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Full Throttle, Greener Fishing

Fishing Vessel Efficiency
Science
Food, Agriculture & Land Use, Transportation
Grade 8
BC/YK
Fishing boat in open water

Description

In this hands-on lesson, students become the "pit crew" for fishing vessels, investigating how boats can dramatically reduce fuel use and emissions without sacrificing safety or catch. Through a collaborative design challenge, students research and estimate real fuel savings using Project Drawdown data, apply environmental science concepts (drag, efficiency, combustion), and grapple with real-world trade-offs: cost vs. environmental benefit, crew safety vs. emissions reduction, economic viability for small operators vs. industry standards.

Lesson Type: Project, Experiential

Duration: Single Class

Sector: Food, Agriculture & Land Use, Transportation

Region: Coastal Regions

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