Some of the oiliest creatures on earth may be the answer to our energy crisis! Using a four-question assessment, resource scholars consider the use of microalgae as fuel among other environmental science topics. Each question has several parts and requires individuals to make deep analyses of cause-and-effect relationships.

Concepts

algae, fuel, oil, landfills, solid waste, human population, population trends, economic data

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Administer the questions as a practice assessment; have pupils score their exams using the rubric
• Provide feedback to answers and have learners revise responses accordingly

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a solid understanding of environmental science topics

Pros

• Includes teaching resources for administering the assessment questions
• Offers sample solutions and explanations

Cons

• None