The Renewable Fuels Foundation (RFF) has unveiled an updated ethanol education program aimed at high school students, designed to help grades 9–12 learn about ethanol and its benefits as a lower-cost, American-made renewable fuel. The program is now available to teachers and educators nationwide.
The interactive course guides students through four stops on a GPS-style map, teaching them what ethanol is, its environmental advantages, its role in job creation, and practical uses. Kansas Corn STEM provides an accompanying activity sheet to help students and teachers track their progress throughout the program.
“At a time when myths and misconceptions about renewable fuels like ethanol are widespread, providing accurate educational materials is essential,” said RFF Chairman Neal Kemmet. “This revised program incorporates the latest information and modern learning approaches for students, presented in a format that respects both their time and intelligence. With many high schoolers learning to drive, it’s vital they understand how to make informed choices at the pump.”
The high school module is part of RFF’s broader Ethanol in the Classroom initiative, which also offers programs for grades 3–5 and 6–8. In these modules, students navigate an interactive roadmap in a chosen vehicle, earning badges as they learn about ethanol. The course concludes with a lighthearted “Ethanol Challenge” to reinforce key concepts in a stress-free, true-or-false format.
Founded to support the education, research, and strategic planning needs of the U.S. fuel ethanol industry, the Renewable Fuels Foundation continues to develop tools and programs to increase awareness of ethanol’s benefits among students and educators.
