Corn as Energy and Building Material
Grade 8th Grade · Science · 45 min· Ngss Ms-ls1-7
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how corn is used as a source of energy and building material for organisms.
Warm-Up Video
Business Insider · 5:32
How Rotting Vegetables Make Electricity | World Wide Waste
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
At the Bowenpally market in Hyderabad, India, unsold vegetables are converted into biogas, which powers street lights, buildings, and a kitchen.
- 2
Anaerobic digesters use bacteria to break down food waste, producing methane and carbon dioxide, which can be burned to make electricity.
- 3
Besides energy, biogas plants also create fertilizer, which farmers can use to improve their soil and crop yields.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how corn waste can be used as a source of energy for organisms, according to the video.”
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