National Soybean Research Laboratory

Research, Outreach and Education Supporting soybean production and nutrition

April 9, 2009

Dr. Peter Goldsmith Bridget OwenExecutive Director Associate Director

BIODIESEL CURRICULUM KIT

Developed by the National Soybean Research Laboratory and the University of Illinois ITCS

BIODIESEL KIT COMPONENTS

• Lab Materials• Curriculum Kit

– Lesson Plans– Student Handouts– Multiple Labs per Lesson– Exams– Keys for Labs and Exams

LESSON CONTENTS

• List of Terms• Interest Approach• Students Handouts

– Terms List for Notes– Graphics, Charts, and Tables for Handouts or

Transparencies

• PowerPoint• 1-2 Lab Activities per Lesson

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION TO

ENERGY1. Identify and describe energy resources.

2. Distinguish between limited and sustainable resources.

3. Determine how energy is used in the United States.

4. Evaluate how energy is produced and used locally,

nationally, and worldwide.

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION TO

ENERGY• Lab A: What’s in Your Neighborhood?

– Identify specific energy resources available in your area – Calculate the economic implications – Analyze the environmental impacts (positive and negative)

• Lab B: Analyzing Energy Use Worldwide– Identify a country with high energy use– Analyze energy resources used in that country– Evaluate alternative energy options

LESSON 2 – THE NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

1. Define the greenhouse effect and its implications.

2. Define global warming and its effects.

3. Evaluate possible human and non-human

factors that may contribute to global warming.

4. Analyze the carbon cycle.

5. Evaluate the current and future availability of

carbon based sources of energy.

6. Investigate how the use of biofuels may reduce

the pollution that causes global warming.

7. Examine the economic benefits of utilizing biofuels.

LESSON 2 – THE NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

• Lab A: Food versus Fuel Debate– Utilize analytical and public speaking skills– Schedule provided for presentation of materials, rebuttal, and

concluding statements

• Lab B: Comparing Heat Transfer from Biodiesel and Petroleum-based Diesel– Compare petroleum-based diesel fuel with biodiesel fuel by

calculating amount of fuel burned in specific time period

LESSON 3 – THE SOYBEAN

1. Investigate the history of soybean production.

2. Determine the many uses for soybeans.

3. Describe the characteristics of the soybean plant and identify its parts.

LESSON 3 – THE SOYBEAN

• Lab A: Dissecting a Soybean Seed– Identify parts of functions of a soybean seed– Replicate a soybean seed diagram– Extract the soybean parts

LESSON 4 - BIODIESEL

1. Define biodiesel and identify different feedstocks used to create biodiesel.

2. Investigate the history of biodiesel.

3. Distinguish between different blends of biodiesel and raw vegetable oil.

4. Describe the benefits of using biodiesel.

5. Analyze the chemical properties of biodiesel.

6. Examine the biodiesel production process.

7. Determine the appropriate safety procedures to follow when producing biodiesel.

LESSON 4 – BIODIESEL

• Lab A: Making Biodiesel– Safety procedures and lab information– Create biodiesel

HOW DO I PURCHASE A BIODIESEL KIT?

• Can be purchased from ITCS• Total cost for ALL materials will be

approximately $500• Available for purchase mid-September