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363 Decomposition Lesson Plans

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Grade Range
6th
Rating
4 Stars

Students engage in hands-on activities which demonstrate the process of decomposition in a freshwater ecosystem. The lesson also focuses on the importance of decomposition and its critical role in the food chain. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students develop an understanding of the decomposition process and the parameters which influence the rate at which it occurs. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students conduct background research on the decomposition process, soil composition, and the life cycle using the resources provided for Internet searches. They work in collaborative groups to research topics as a particular plant, soil erosion, etc. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 12th
Rating
5 Stars

Students discuss and compare the rates of decomposition of various items. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students design and conduct investigations that illustrate the process of decomposition. After a lecture/demo, students simulate the process of soil composting in the classroom. They closely chart the decomposition of their soil. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore methods of composting and build a decomposition column to compost in their own homes or classroom. The benefits of composting and its role in the energy cycle are discussed in this lesson. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
5 Stars

Students design and conduct experiments using chunks of carrots to determine what environmental factors favor decomposition by soil microbes. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students work together to conduct experiments to discover which factors help in decomposition. They use carrots and plastic bags to simulate the Earth. They observe and record their data. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students create and tend to an outdoor compost pile. They research about decomposition and composting. They create two activities for their peers to complete. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 5th
Rating
3 Stars

Students are introduced to the concept of decomposition. They examine decomposition in their school orchard. They write about their findings in a journal. Full Review »