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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

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