
Corn as Energy and Building Material
8th Grade · Science · 45 min· Ngss Ms-ls1-7
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Learning Objective
I can explain how corn is used as a source of energy and building material for organisms.
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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.


