Fueling the Car of Tomorrow
“Fueling the Car of Tomorrow” is a series of hands-on activities intended to teach high school students about the future of the automobile through the eyes of scientists and engineers. Covering the fields of engineering, chemistry, and biology, the activities span a wide range of experiences including laboratory experiments, computer simulations, and group research projects.
Each activity is intended to be stand-alone and can be completed in one or two class periods. The activities can be offered individually as supplements to biology, chemistry, or engineering classes. Or, the entire series of activities can form the basis of a semester- or even year-long pre-engineering course.
This material is intended for the high school classroom, but can be modified for a middle school setting. Materials can be downloaded and used free of charge.
This opportunity was made possible by the Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies and the Michigan-Ohio University Transportation Center.
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