What is the difference between biofuels and fossil fuels? Why are researchers at GLBRC investigating making biofuels from corn stalks, grasses and other inedible plant material? This short interactive presentation introduces why GLBRC is researching making biofuels from non-food crops and traces the key steps in the production of biofuels from different plant materials. The presentation also explores the differences between biofuels and fossil fuels' role in the carbon cycle.
See the classroom version of this story for instructions on how to use this story to introduce students biofuels and launch further study of the topic.
View the Prezi here.
Subjects
Agriculture
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Economics
Engineering
Environmental Science
Physical Science
Social Studies
Topics
Carbon Cycle & Climate Change
Ecosystems
Fermentation & Enzymes
Plants & Photosynthesis
Sustainable Energy Systems
Concepts/Skills
carbon cycle, biofuel, fossil fuel, sustainability, photosynthesis, combustion, fermentation, respiration, enzymes, biomolecules, sustainability