![]() ![]() Common examples are ethanol, often made from sugarcane or corn, and biodiesel, commonly made from palm oil. This also allows people to travel to much faster than by car or bus, which means fewer people using vehicles run on fossil fuels.īiofuel Vehicles – Unlike fossil fuels, which come from very old plants, biofuel is made from plant materials more recently harvested for use. High-speed rail is more eco-friendly because it often uses little to no fossil fuels. High-Speed Rail – High-speed rail features trains that travel on special tracks at much faster speeds than traditional trains. ![]() There’s even a solar-powered airplane! There is still an environmental impact to solar vehicles: the raw materials to make the solar cells and panels that power them. They often use solar panels mounted directly onto the vehicle that stores that energy like a battery does. Solar Vehicles – Solar vehicles are powered by the energy of the sun. A downside to electric cars is that not all communities have charging stations readily available. Also called EVs, most electric vehicles operate by storing electric power in batteries. You might also like our Renewable Energy Lesson Plan & Worksheets !Įlectric Vehicles – From trucks to cars to even bicycles, these vehicles run on electricity, but not from a really, really long power cord. Communities, countries, and manufacturers worldwide are looking for more earth-friendly ways of getting around. ) Many countries and communities are working on reducing their “carbon footprint.” This measures how carbon dioxide is released into the earth’s atmosphere due to human energy use like driving cars that run on fossil fuels. (To learn more, see our lesson plan on climate change. Also, most climate change scientists agree that fossil fuel use is contributing to global warming at a faster rate than normal. Scientists already know that fossil fuels like oil and natural gas won’t last forever. ![]() This lesson plan about green transportation for kids will help you teach them to be mindful of the impact that transportation has on the environment! Examples include: walking, riding a scooter, bicycling, carpooling, and taking public transportation–including a school bus. The most common forms of green transportation are those that even children can use. Another word for “green” is “sustainable.” This means using resources without completely draining or ruining their supply. “Green transportation” doesn’t mean green-colored vehicles - though they certainly can be green in color! “Green” refers to vehicles that are environmentally friendly (or friendlier) than those using fossil fuels. ![]()
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