Nuffield have published a new set of free, online teaching
resources for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. These resources help students
to consider the advantages and disadvantages of different types of
biofuels that are being produced, or that may be produced in
future, as renewable sources of energy for transport.
The activities include case studies and 'the great biofuels
debate' - a role-play exercise to help explore the various
motivations that are driving the biofuels industry in different
countries, and the possible impact that biofuels can have on
people's everyday lives. At the end of the role play, students
debate the question: Should the UK increase the amount of
biofuels it imports?
Should the UK increase the
amount of biofuels it imports?
The lessons have been created and trialled by teachers as a
cross-curricular exercise for whole classes or larger student
groups and would be a great addition to the science classroom.
To find out more and download the resources, visit Nuffield Teaching
Resources - Biofuels.
Nuffield have also produced free teaching resources on:
- Case studies in 'personalised medicine'
- Dementia
- The forensic use of bioinformation
- Animal research