The Biodiesel Weasels
Pinnacle Charter School
Federal Heights, CO
Problem: Increased transportation costs
Solution: “Top off” fuel tanks of the district’s buses with biodiesel fuel to help reduce transportation costs
At an awards ceremony held at Walt Disney World®, two of the eight Finalist teams received Gold Medals and $2,000 per team member for their winning entries. The competition is designed for teams of middle school-age students, and gives the students experience in solving problems using the scientific process of exploring, analyzing and drawing conclusions.
