Renewable Energy Vehicle

Pre-registration is required for all programs at your school. Maximum of 35 students per program. See descriptions for associated fees and availability.

Renewable Energy Programs available Sept. 1 - May 31

From Fryer to Fuel Tank

Learn how diesel engines work and why they can run on used french fry oil! Students investigate viscosity and determine the best plant-based fuel for varying weather conditions. See what it means to be “veggiepowered”! Meets ILS goals 11, 12, 13.

Grades: 6th to 12th

Duration: 60 minutes

Availability: Thursdays (Sept. - May)

Fees: $4.50 per student, pre-registration required

Runnin' on Sun

Using real fossil fuel specimens, role play basic parts of a solar panel then graph research results. Students examine the efficiency of their solar panel and attempt to improve it with various modifications. This class also includes performance of basic math functions to calculate potential energy and monetary savings from energy-efficient behavior changes. Meets ILS goals 11, 12, 13.

Grades: 6th to 12th

Duration: 60 minutes

Availability: Thursdays (Sept. - May)

Fees: $4.50 per student, pre-registration required

Support for the Renewable Energy Vehicle provided by The Grainger Foundation. Sponsored by: Exelon Corporation.