National biologyProperties and uses of micro-

organismsd: Applications of micro-organisms

RecapSo far what micro-organisms have you

studied and what have they been used to do?

Research and presentationIn groups of 4 you are going to research one

of the following slidesYou 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 fromTo state what other biofuels there are, how

they are made and why they are importantAdvantages of biofuelsExplain what bioremediation isExplain why bioremediation is important in

todays society

To describe what biogas is and where it comes fromSuccess criteria:What gas is commonly known as biogasWhere most biogas comes fromHow biogas is produced from sewage and

cattle wasteWhat 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 levelsEffect on waste products of other processesRenewability vs. fossil fuels

Explain what bioremediation is

Success criteria:Definition of bioremediationThe bioremediation cycle

Explain why bioremediation is important in todays societySuccess criteria:Examples of where bioremediation is used to

include:- oil spills

- diagrams- examples of oil spills- method of application

- production of clean water