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- 6th
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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 »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop an understanding of the decomposition process and the parameters which influence the rate at which it occurs. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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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 »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students discuss and compare the rates of decomposition of various items. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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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 »
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- 4th - 6th
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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 »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students design and conduct experiments using chunks of carrots to determine what environmental factors favor decomposition by soil microbes. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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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 »
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- 4th - 5th
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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 »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students investigate the process of decomposition. They participate in a discussion about landfills, and create a list of items people throw in the garbage. Students then create and record the changes to their own school landfill after a period of two weeks. Full Review »