Corn as Energy and Building Material

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.