The Olympic Flame: Energy and Emissions CER – Teacher

Summary

Students calculate and compare energy use and CO2 emissions across four Olympic flame designs, including traditional propane combustion, Paris 2024’s electric flame effect, Tokyo’s hydrogen-powered flame, and a hypothetical biofuel blend for Milano-Cortina 2026. The teacher guide includes step-by-step facilitation notes, discussion prompts, and a complete answer key for each calculation section. Works well for high school Earth and Environmental Science, APES Unit 6, or any energy unit covering emissions, electrification, and fuel trade-offs.