Education
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The Energy Highway: Solutions Ahead: This century will be defined by our ability to discover and implement innovative solutions to promote energy security and alternatives to petroleum-based resources, while meeting the increasing demand for energy across the globe and minimizing environmental impact. We hope this curriculum helps you explore these issues with your students. All materials are available in both English and Spanish.
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Hydrogen: Tomorrow's Energy Source: GM teamed up with Weekly Reader to increase students' awareness of today's energy sources and the benefits of using hydrogen as a source of energy. Designed to
supplement the science curriculum, this program targets
students in grades 5-8. It is also appropriate for
high school students who may wish to study the topics
in greater depth.
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Fuel Cells: Driving the Future: GM has teamed up with Weekly Reader to bring schools a free educational program, designed to supplement the science curriculum. As energy demands increase around the world, alternative fuel sources are being developed to meet future needs.
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Fuel Cells: Powering Our Economic Future: GM and Junior Achievement produced four stand-alone lesson plans on the economics of fuel cell technology. Designed to supplement the social studies curriculum, these educational resources allow your students to apply economics concepts and principles to an important real-world issue: the development of an alternative energy source.
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No Fossils in This Fuel!: Mix yeast and sugar
to create the natural fuel called ethanol. In this
activity targeted for grades 6-8, students will watch
as yeast breaks down the corn syrup into ethanol and
carbon dioxide and causes a balloon to inflate over
time.
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Yosemite Hybrid Bus Worksheet: This printable one-page worksheet highlights facts about the diesel-electric hybrid buses that are at Yosemite National Park. Features a crossword with facts about Yosemite.
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