Background Research on Alternative Transportation Vehicles

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Intended Grade Level(s):
10-12
Energy Content:
Batteries & Storage,
Fuels,
Hydrogen,
Sources of Energy,
Transportation
Learning Goal(s):

1. Students will define BEVs, HEVs, HFCVs, and HICEVs 2. Students will compare the above vehicles and relate the pros and cons of each technology 3. Students will begin to evaluate which type of technology might be best suited for the goal of replacing fossil fuels in the transportation sector 4. Students will begin to brainstorm ideas for how solar energy might be used to enhance these technologies

Unit:
Solar Transportation
Lesson Number:
2
Pedagogy & Practice:
Research-Secondary,
Research-Primary
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions,
8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Relevant NGSS PE:
HS-ESS3-4,
HS-ETS1-1,
HS-ETS1-3
Other Subjects Covered:
ELA: Informational Text
Estimated Activity Length:
1 hour 40 min
Relevant Common Core Standard(s):
11-12.RST.7
Files Associated with this Activity:
PDF icon Solar Transportation Unit Outline.pdf
PDF icon Lesson 2 - Solar Transportation.pdf
File Student Handout #3.docx
Description:

Students completing this lesson will already have identified some of the problems inherent in the development of ideas to replace fossil fuels in the transportation sector. Students will now conduct some research to identify some of the pros and cons of existing technologies. Students will compare and contrast battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs), and hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicles (HICEVs) 

Other Material(s) Used:
Student handout #3, internet access