Corn as Energy and Building Material
aligned to Ngss Ms-ls1-7
Learning Objective
I can explain how corn is used as a source of energy and building material for organisms.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
How Rotting Vegetables Make Electricity | World Wide Waste
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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At the Bowenpally market in Hyderabad, India, unsold vegetables are converted into biogas, which powers street lights, buildings, and a kitchen.
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Anaerobic digesters use bacteria to break down food waste, producing methane and carbon dioxide, which can be burned to make electricity.
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Besides energy, biogas plants also create fertilizer, which farmers can use to improve their soil and crop yields.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain how corn waste can be used as a source of energy for organisms, according to the video.”
Teacher Guide
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