Soybean Oil: Powering a High School Investigation of Biodiesel
Summary
This lab series challenges students to make and analyze biodiesel using soybean oil as a renewable fuel. It aligns with the NGSS Energy standards for K-12 classrooms. The lesson encourages students to tackle global issues with evidence and scientific reasoning. This lab enhances discussions on energy by exploring biodiesel as an alternative to petroleum-based diesel.
Full citation: Rosa, P. D. L., Azurin, K. A., & Page, M. F. (2014). Soybean oil: Powering a high school investigation of biodiesel. Journal of Chemical Education, 91(10), 1689-1692.
Full citation: Rosa, P. D. L., Azurin, K. A., & Page, M. F. (2014). Soybean oil: Powering a high school investigation of biodiesel. Journal of Chemical Education, 91(10), 1689-1692.
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