Curriculum Sub-Program Logo

Planet Heater’s Digest

Methane Digesters
Science
Food, Agriculture & Land Use
Grade 11
BC/YK
Aerial view of methane digester plant

Description

Students explore methane's role in climate change and investigate anaerobic digestion as a natural biological process and emerging climate solution. Through video, guided article study, and analysis of a real Canadian case study (Semiahmoo RNG Project), students examine both the benefits and limitations of methane capture technology. This lesson reinforces understanding of matter cycling through ecosystems while developing critical, systems-based thinking about climate action.

Lesson Type: Literacy, Experiential

Duration: Single Class, Multi-Day Lesson

Sector: Food, Agriculture & Land Use

Share with Email!

We Appreciate Your Feedback!

We are actively working to improve the offerings of N:OW for Net-Zero and this curriculum library. Have you used a lesson plan? Do you have any issues with a lesson plan? Do you have any suggestions or critiques about the library?

Please share how your experience has been as any feedback is so valuable for us!


More Lesson Plans

Enhanced Rock Weathering

Science
Carbon Sinks
Grade 7
NB

By progressing the natural process of breaking down rocks, carbon dioxide can be removed from the atmosphere more quickly, helping slow climate change. In this lesson, students will explore the process of enhanced rock weathering, analyze t... read more

Science
Electricity, Industry & Manufacturing
Grade 12
NB

Learners will examine how water systems both impact and are impacted by our changing climate. Through engaging research, analysis, and creative problem-solving, they will examine global water scarcity challenges, analyze the causes and cons... read more

Improved Rice Production

Science
Food,Agriculture & Land Use
Grade 10
BC/YK

Students will investigate genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the ethical considerations surrounding improved rice production. Learners will explore how genetically modified rice can reduce water use, improve nutrition, and contribute... read more

Grid Flexibility

Science
Electricity
Grade 10
NWT

This lesson helps students understand climate change, electricity generation, and grid flexibility through real-world application. Students will learn to read and analyze an NWT power bill, exploring the financial and environmental implicat... read more