Suggested learning outcomes for school clusters in Australia;
Suggestions: - Science/Technology syllabuses
1./ We have used the inefficient and polluting combustive processes involving fossil fuels in power stations (coal), transport (petrol, diesel) , for a long period of time, to extract the large amounts of energy societies have needed to function with. Due to the consequences associated with such combustive processes , like pollution, global warming and energy security, we now are moving towards extracting our energy needs electrochemically. By example from year 2010, it will be the beginning of the new efficient and "green" electrochemical engine as in the automobile, and larger fuel cell engines in a new breed of power station.
2./ What are the different types of fuel cells (and their fuels) ?
3./ How do we make , store and dispense hydrogen?
4./ Link existing renewable energy education to the production of hydrogen.
5./ Clearly explain that it has been a long desire to store solar energy from the day, so it can be used during the night.
6./ Students must be made aware of that a technological approach to satisfy future environmental sustainability, is currently adopted by the Australian and US governments. National carbon emission policies should become complementary within several years.
7./ Students must be given a timeline so they are fully aware with examples, what is coming when.
8./ Direct students to appropriate free resources so they may research topics.
9./ Encourage students to be creative and introduce innovative styles to teach and learn from.
10./ Senior science students must make this link Basic fuel cell science
11./ Model de-centralised hybrid power supply systems (DHPSS).
12./ Hydrogen is an energy carrier like electricity.
13./ Micro-fuel cells are not new types of batteries[ Similar to batteries but NOT batteries ]
Background on technology education syllabus http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/area/technology/