Guide

Main Module | Energy from Mud? Thank a Microbe!
5
Introduction
iNtroductioN
PracticeS
5 Asking questions (for science) and dening problems (for engineering)
5 Developing and using models
5 Planning and carrying out investigations
5 Analyzing and interpreting data
5 Using mathematics, information and computer technology, and
computational thinking
5 Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for
engineering)
5 Engaging in argument from evidence
5 Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Vocabulary
Glossary
Aerobic Metabolic processes that occur in the presence of oxygen
Anaerobic Metabolic processes that occur in without the presence of
oxygen
Anode The site at which electrons are collected (-)
Bioremediation The removal of harmful materials in the environment through
natural biological processes
Microbe
Electrogenic Bacteria
Aerobic
Bioremediation
Anode
Voltage
Photosynthesis
Electrons
Anaerobic
Electrode
Cathode
Cellular respiration
Microbial Fuel Cell
Metabolism
Electricity
Power output