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This Build Your Own Biogas Generator activity also includes:
What is biogas and how is it made? After examining background information about the sources of biogas and biogas generators, class members follow the provided information and build a biogas generator that can be used in the classroom.
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Instructional Ideas
- Research large scale biogas generators and their uses
- Compare the amount of heat generated by burning the collected biogas to that of other heat sources
Classroom Considerations
- The biogas generator needs to be stored someplace warm and out of the way for several weeks
Pros
- Provides a list of the materials needed to build the generator
- Includes pictures to help understand the construction process
Cons
- None