LESSON 5: Government IncentivesTime: Two 45-minute periods
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Lesson Overview
Students will compare and contrast different government programs that offer tax incentives for individuals who use alternative-fuel or low-emission vehicles. Later, they will design their own tax proposals aimed at their particular community.
Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:- Describe the costs and savings related to replacing a gasoline-powered vehicle with an alternative-fuel vehicle.
- Locate alternative-fuel stations near their homes or school.
- Describe government programs intended to increase purchases of alternative-fuel or hybrid vehicles.
Lesson Essential Questions
1. What motivates individuals to buy alternative-fuel vehicles?
2. How can governments encourage people to buy more alternative-fuel vehicles?
3. What is the true cost of an alternative-fuel vehicle?
