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National biology. Properties and uses of micro-organisms d : Applications of micro-organisms. Recap. So far what micro-organisms have you studied and what have they been used to do?. Research and presentation. In groups of 4 you are going to research one of the following slides
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National biology Properties and uses of micro-organisms d: Applications of micro-organisms
Recap • So far what micro-organisms have you studied and what have they been used to do?
Research and presentation • In groups of 4 you are going to research one of the following slides • You must produce: - a presentation to inform the class to include the success criteria on the slide - poster/information booklet etc. for your folio
What are we learning today? • To describe what biogas is and where it comes from • To state what other biofuels there are, how they are made and why they are important • Advantages of biofuels • Explain what bioremediation is • Explain why bioremediation is important in todays society
To describe what biogas is and where it comes from Success criteria: • What gas is commonly known as biogas • Where most biogas comes from • How biogas is produced from sewage and cattle waste • What the biogas is used for
To state what other biofuels there are, how they are made and why they are important Success criteria: • Biofuels to include: - ethanol - gasohol - biodiesel • How each are produced (briefly) • Why they are important in some countries
Advantages of biofuels Success criteria: • Effect on pollution levels • Effect on waste products of other processes • Renewability vs. fossil fuels
Explain what bioremediation is Success criteria: • Definition of bioremediation • The bioremediation cycle
Explain why bioremediation is important in todays society Success criteria: • Examples of where bioremediation is used to include: - oil spills - diagrams - examples of oil spills - method of application - production of clean water