NDLI: Algae as a biofuel: An interdisciplinary high school curriculum incorporating engineering, biology and education

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Author	Reid, K.J. Gallagher, D. Verb, R.
Copyright Year	2011
Description	Author affiliation: Director of Freshman Engineering, Ohio Northern University (Reid, K.J.) \|\| Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences (Verb, R.) \|\| Education Department, Ohio Northern University (Gallagher, D.)
Abstract	The College of Engineering, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the Center for Teacher Education at Ohio Northern University developed and implemented two parts of a four-module curriculum titled “Biomass as an Alternative Energy Source” for use in a Wind/Energy Academy within a local school district. The curriculum introduces students to the current topic of biomass, specifically algae, as a potential energy source. The modules are designed to present the science behind this energy source within a variety of contexts. This alternative energy curriculum is designed to encompass four modules, each six to nine weeks in length. The modules are designed to ideally be used in grades 9–12, one module per year. The two completed modules consist of the following topics: 1. Biology of Algae 2. Culturing of Algae Further modules to be developed for a complete curriculum include: 3. Harvesting and Processing Algae 4. Algae Capstone Design The first module introduces algae through discovery of naturally occurring algae, from the introduction of the use of microscopes through field collection and categorization of different algae. In the second module, students study design of experiments and the Taguchi method to optimize the number of tanks necessary to study the effect of variables on algal growth, and establish and study algal microcosms in the second module. The Ohio Academic Content Standards in Science are tied to each module. The curriculum is using the 5-E Learning Cycle which emphasizes an inquiry-based approach. Students work in collaborative groups and conduct research in each module. Each module is interdisciplinary (including content areas such as mathematics, language arts, and social studies) and is project-based or problem-based. The curriculum is designed to be engaging, challenging, motivating, and designed around real-world issues, and could be implemented within appropriate K-12 programs. This paper will detail the modules which have been developed, along with lessons learned and details necessary to implement this curriculum within a K-12 program. The modules remaining to be developed will be described. The relationship to state educational standards will be discussed.
File Size	418274
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781612844688
ISSN	01905848
e-ISBN	9781612844695
e-ISBN	9781612844671
DOI	10.1109/FIE.2011.6143004
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2011-10-12
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Algae Standards Educational institutions Biofuels Biomass K-12 curriculum experiential learning
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education Computer Science Applications Software

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