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Supplement your curriculum and share technological
advancements with your class using lessons developed
by GM and our partners. The following lessons and activities
address a
and are aligned with national standards.
Fuel Cells and Energy
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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.
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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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Technology
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Technology: Inventing the Future:
General Motors and Weekly Reader have teamed up again
to create an educational program to teach students
about some of the most promising technologies on the
horizon, including the hydrogen-powered fuel cell.
This program calls students' attention to the progression
of technology and its impact on their lives.
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SPACE: A Journey to Our Future: Bring
a taste of the interactive SPACE exhibit into your
own classroom! These hands-on science activities help
illustrate the technologies that make space travel
- and travel here on Earth! - possible.
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Count on Science & Math for Your Future:
Inspire students to pursue career paths in math and
science with Count on Science & Math for Your
Future, an initiative set forth by General Motors
and Weekly Reader. All materials are available in
both English and Spanish.
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The Smithsonian's America on the Move
Exhibit: Tour the GM-sponsored exhibit
online, then take your students on a journey through
the transportation history of the United States from
1876 to 2000 with curriculum from the Smithsonian.
Students will use primary-source materials from the
exhibit, participate in student-centered research,
and engage in activities that can help you assess
student learning and progress.
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Environment
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The Earth Day Way: Every Day: Earth Day encourages
people around the world to protect the environment
and conserve energy resources. This educational kit
teaches students about the ways in which human activity
impacts the environment and relates to energy. Designed
to make environmental science concepts more "real"
to students, the activities included with this program
can be sent home with students to involve parents
in the learning process.
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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.
Downloads & details >>
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Keystone Science School: Sustainable Automobiles:
Created by the Keystone Center with support from GM,
this curriculum module allows students to investigate
automobile options to determine the most sustainable
transportation for their futures. Through economic,
equity, and environmental arenas, students will investigate
fuel sources, car design, and community habits. Science,
math, technology, language arts, and social science
standards are addressed.
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E85 Ethanol
- Live Green, Go Yellow: The Power of Corn: Teach your students all about E85 ethanol—a mostly renewable, alternative fuel that burns cleaner than gasoline and can enhance the nation's economy and energy independence.
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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.
Downloads & details
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Making Vehicles
- Keystone Science School: Sustainable Automobiles: Created by the Keystone Center with support from GM,
this curriculum module allows students to investigate
automobile options to determine the most sustainable
transportation for their futures. Through economic,
equity, and environmental arenas, students will investigate
fuel sources, car design, and community habits. Science,
math, technology, language arts, and social science
standards are addressed.
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