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\n\"Worm\n\n
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\nWorm Composting: Vermiculture\n

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\nStudents set up their own composting bin. They observe and record their findings during a period of time. They describe the decomposing process as well.\n
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\nSoda Bottle Compost: Nutrient Cycling in Action\n

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\nStudents investigate, through their own experimentation, the important role wildlife play in nutrient cycling. Earthworms and compost are used in this experiment and different experimental setups be evaluated.\n
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\n\"Composting\n\n
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\nComposting Leftovers\n

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\nIn this composting leftovers worksheet, students set up an experiment with food waste and soil, observing and recording the differences for two weeks.\n
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\n\"Cows,\n\n
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\nCows, Worms and Compost\n

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\nThird graders explore agriculture by viewing a PowerPoint presentation in class. In this animal relationship lesson, 3rd graders identify the types of farm animals humans feed on and their dependency on such small insects like worms....\n
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\nOrganic Farming / Agriculture\n

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\nWant an organic farming resource packed with experiments, background information, science fair projects, and topics of interest for further research? Here it is. Young environmental scientists can explore concepts involved in organic...\n
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\nTo Rot or Not!\n

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\nLearners discover that composting helps reduce landfill waste and is good for the soil. They explore the techniques of composting through a variety of media, art activities and hands-on experience.\n
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\nOrganic Matter\n

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\nWritten for an agriculture curriculum, this presentation on organic matter is also informative for gardening or horticulture classes. It details the chemical makeup, affecting factors, functions, maintenance, and composting to create a...\n
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\n\"Garbage\n\n
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\nGarbage in the Garden\n

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\nStudents create their own compost.  In this soil lesson, students fill a bag with waste and soil, in order to create a mini compost bin. Students observe the baggies over a 6 week period, they record their findings and collect data...\n
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\nCan Plastic Be Composted?\n

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\nSome plastics market as green, but are they really? Turns out, the question is a complicated one. A video lesson describes how these new plastics may have some decomposing properties but need a little boost from industry. The lesson...\n
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\nGetting the Dirt on Decomposition\n

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\nSometimes science requires getting a little dirty. A hands-on lesson plan explores the idea of decomposition by building a compost structure. Using red worms and dirt, individuals build and collect data on the rate of decomposition. The...\n
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\nBioreactor Water Circulation System\n

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\nMake those microbes warm up water. Pupils first investigate water pumps, then design a water circulation system that uses solar energy. A bioreactor in the system takes energy from compost and helps heat water. \n
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\nLearning About Composting\n

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\nStudents can create a compost pile to learn about the decomposition process.\n
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\nNature's Recycling Program\n

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\nStudents identify what materials make up compost. For this science of recycling lesson, students explain the benefits of composting determine how compost is a good plant fertilizer.\n
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\nGot to Rot\n

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\nStudents make their own compost in a 2-liter jug and determine the actual volume loss in the composted material over a six-month period.\n
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\nWorms! Nature's Recyclers\n

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\nThird graders explore the process of composting. In this composting lesson, 3rd graders read the book Wonderful Worms, and create composters.\n
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\nNow You See It, Now You Don't\n

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\nStudents explore organic and inorganic objects. In this environmental lesson plan students perform a composting experiment using flowers in different soils. Students record their observations.\n
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\nCOMPOSTING: WHY BOTHER?\n

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\nStudents explore the composting process and participate in a contest to make the most compost the fastest from the school's kitchen and yard waste.\n
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\nLife In the Soil: Home Sweet Home: Red Worms\n

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\nIn this soil worksheet, students complete 2 pages about the importance of soil in plant growth. Students read about red worms and answer 2 questions about composting. Students fill out a chart with their observations of plants planted in...\n
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\nWhy Should We Recycle Plastics?\n

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\nLearners understand the value and harmful effects of plastics. In this plastics recycling lesson, students create a small compost bin that allows materials to return to the soil. Learners explore what happens to the plastic in their...\n
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\n\"Vermicomposting\n\n
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\nVermicomposting\n

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\nFirst graders investigate composting. In this biology lesson plan, 1st graders identify ways to use garbage as fertilizer. Students examine soil and compost matter as well as the role of worms in the dirt.\n
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\nRecycling\n

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\nIn this recycling worksheet, students sort a list of items as either trash or something that can be reused, recycled, or used in composting. This worksheet has 5 fill in the blanks in a chart.\n
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\nClassroom Composting\n

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\nStudents observe and describe the cyclic nature of life. They identify and appreciate the importance of a balanced ecosystem. Finally, students compare and contrast biodegradable and non-biodegradable resources in nature and describe the...\n
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\nThe Principles Of Composting\n

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\nLearners put items in a plastic bag and watch the effects of composting. While completing the experiment, students answer questions and ask permission to start their own compost pile at home.\n
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\nGrowing With Compost\n

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\nStudents discuss the positives and negatives of composting. They plant their own plant using composting material and record results. They create a poster for the classroom.\n
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