Fossil Fuels versus Alternative FuelsStarter: What do you think fossil fuels are try and write down as many uses as you can

Objectives• To be able to state fossil fuels contribute to global warming

and are running out.• To be able give pro’s and con’s of some alternative fuels.• Be able to present findings in a scientific way to the class

Today’s task• In Groups of Four • Research a fuel • Produce a PowerPoint presentation which should include:

• What your fuel is• Is it commonly used? And what for.• Is it re-newable? Why do you think this?• What are the benefits? For example: is it easy to get?, Does

it produce lots of power? Is it cheap?• What are the negatives? For example: does it pollute? Does

it damage the environment?• Extension: what products do you get when you burn the

fuel do this damage the environment

Energy Type to investigate• Group A: Fossil fuels (Coal, Gas, Oil, Petrol)• Group B: Bio- Diesel (made from plant oils)• Group C: Gasohol (Petrol and ethanol)• Group D: Biomass Energy (Burning Rubbish)• Group E: Hydrogen• Group F: Fossil fuels (Coal, Gas, Oil, Petrol)

Some websites that might be useful:• http://energyquest.ca.gov/story/index.html• http://www.darvill.clara.net/altenerg/• http://www.ehow.co.uk/about_4779842_advantages

-disadvantages-alternative-fuels.html