Learning Module Information
- Estimated Lecture Hours: 3
- Format: PowerPoint
Learning Objectives
- Characterize the unique advantages of advanced biofuels.
- Explain the main challenges of developing cellulosic ethanol (lignocellulose breakdown) and its potential/advantages.
- Describe the basic concepts and products of gasification and pyrolysis.
- List the qualifying characteristics of advanced biofuel feedstocks (high-yield, seek low-input, sovaldi does not compete with food supply).
- Critique major sustainability issues concerning biofuel production.
- Assess the sustainability of bioenergy feedstocks and conversion processes.
- Identify the importance of policy and farming practices for sustainable bioenergy production.
- Access project development tools.
Topics Covered
- Biomass
- Bioenergy
- Feedstocks
- Carbon Neutrality
- Sustainability Considerations
- Thermochemical
- Biochemical
- Combustion
- Anaerobic Digestion
- Fermentation
- Gasification
- Pyrolysis (Bio-Oils)
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Standards
Common Core State Standards
Common Career and Tech Core Standards
College & Career Readiness-Anchor Language
- CCRA.L.2
- CCRA.L.4
- CCRA.L.6
College & Career Readiness-Anchor Reading
- CCRA.R.1
- CCRA.R.2
- CCRA.R.3
- CCRA.R.7
- CCRA.R.9
College & Career Readiness-Anchor Speaking & Listening
- CCRA.SL.1
- CCRA.SL.2
- CCRA.SL.4
- CCRA.SL.5
College & Career Readiness-Anchor Writing
- CCRA.W.1
- CCRA.W.2
- CCRA.W.4
- CCRA.W.6
- CCRA.W.8
- CCRA.W.9
LifeKnowledge and Cluster Skills Content Standards
English Language Arts Standards-Science and Technical Subjects
- RST.11-12.1
- RST.11-12.10
- RST.11-12.2
- RST.11-12.9
English Language Arts Standards-Writing
- WHST.11-12.1.A
- WHST.11-12.1.B
- WHST.11-12.1.C
- WHST.11-12.1.D
- WHST.11-12.10
- WHST.11-12.2
- WHST.11-12.2.A
- WHST.11-12.2.B
- WHST.11-12.2.C
- WHST.11-12.2.E
- WHST.11-12.4
- WHST.11-12.9
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