This five lesson unit with a laboratory for grades nine through twelve promotes the development of STEM abilities and critical thinking skills, while fostering an appreciation for energy and its importance to food production. The new curriculum includes inquiry-based labs and real life challenges for students to understand energy sources and their implications.Supplemental Content: PowerPointsLesson 1: Energy FlowLesson 2: Commodity Trace-BackLesson 3: Renewable EnergyLesson 4: Bio Diesel LabLes