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\nOrganic and Inorganic Waste\n

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\nStudents conduct a scientific investigation about organic or inorganic waste.  In this organic or inorganic waste lesson, students create a compost heap to determine the difference between inorganic and organic waste. Students...\n
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\n\"Forest\n\n
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\nForest Decomposition\n

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\nStudents explore decomposition. Students define and describe  components of the decomposition process. Students make a composter in a terrarium. Students record observations and changes weekly, drawing conclusions about the results...\n
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\n\"Composting\n\n
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\nComposting -- Nature's Disappearing Act\n

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\nStudenst work together to discover the concept of biodegradability. They build a model of a landfill and how different items decompose. They examine how engineers use this information for better waste management.\n
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\n\"Investigating\n\n
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\nInvestigating the Compost\n

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\nStudents are introduced to the concept of biodegradability. In groups, they use the internet to research the types of materials that affect the process. They collect materials from their local community and develop an experiment to test...\n
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\nMartin Mulch Worksheet\n

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\nIn this recognizing compostable items worksheet, students make lists of fruits and vegetables, write writing words for environmental words, solve a crossword puzzle, and read instructions for a greenhouse garden in a plastic bag....\n
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\nSave Our Soil\n

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\nStudents read about the history of soil and complete language arts, math, social studies, and more activities about soil. In this soil lesson plan, students complete fraction problems, create a school compost pile, write about conserving...\n
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\n\"Classic\n\n
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\nClassic Trash\n

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\nStudents investigate how trash is classified and the options to deal with it. In this trash and recycling instructional activity, students perform an activity to classify trash into organic, renewable/ recyclable, now...\n
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\nA MINI LANDFILL\n

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\nStudents observe the difference between degradable and non-degradable wastes. They create their own landfill in a jar by adding four or five pieces of garbage and then covering it with dirt and water. They make observations on what they...\n
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\n\"Selecting\n\n
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\nSelecting Soil Organisms in Compost\n

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\nStudents conduct an experiment to demonstrate that many of the enzyme systems needed to break down society's wastes exist in nature among the decomposers in a compost pile. They culture compost bacteria on starch agar to examine the...\n
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\nFBI\n

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\nFourth graders experiment with compost. In this Science lesson plan, 4th graders begin a worm compost as well as an outdoor compost. Students discuss decomposition.\n
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\nNonlinear Models in a Data Context\n

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\nHow well does your garden grow? Model the growth of dahlias with nonlinear functions. In the instructional activity, scholars build on their understanding of mathematical models with nonlinear models. They look at dahlias growing in...\n
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\nWaste-Less Lunch\n

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\nIs it possible to have a waste-less lunch? Can your class become leaders in conservation? Discuss the importance of reducing waste during lunch time with a fun lesson that can be extended to everyday practices. First the class examines...\n
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\nMicrobes Ate My Homework\n

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\nNow you have a new excuse not to do your homework. A long-term experiment has learners explore cellulose-digesting enzymes. They simulate how paper breaks down in a compost bin. There's no need to blame your dog for eating your homework...\n
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\n\"Compost\n\n
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\nCompost Tag\n

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\nStudents identify biodegradable items. In this environmental instructional activity, students participate in a game of tag. A student's name is called out along with a biodegradable item and the student is tossed a ball.\n
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\n\"Recycling\n\n
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\nRecycling Garden Waste\n

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\nStudents experience how to make compost. This lesson plan is ongoing with periodic checks and maintenance. They select a piece of ground around the school or around their homes to establish a compost pile. Organic materials are utilized...\n
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\n\"Com-Post\n\n
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\nCom-Post With Us?\n

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\nStudents discuss the importance of reducing, recycling and reusing materials to help the environment. As a class, they create a worm bin and observe how it turns material in to compost. They use the internet to research the...\n
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\nCom-Post With Us? Learn About Recycling While Having Fun\n

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\nYoung scholars examine the importance of recycling to help the environment. In groups, they make a compost bin on the school grounds recording how the material changes from week to week. They collect other materials for recycling like...\n
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\nWorm Posters Presentations and Worm Box Part 2\n

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\nStudents work in small groups to investigate the topic, make a visual aid, and present to the class. They are given the following four topics: Worms and other decomposers, taking care of a worm box, waster and recycling, and...\n
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\nA Worm World\n

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\nYoung scholars maintain a compost bin and build a worm observatory. They design experiments relating to worms and record observations in a worm journal.\n
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\nWhere Shoult it Go?\n

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\nStudents label boxes and sort trash into those items that can be recycled, composted, incinerated or taken to the landfill.\n
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\nThe Nitrogen Cycle\n

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\nStudents design and create a compost pile in order to study the Nitrogen Cycle. They then use the scientific method to determine if plants grow better when they add organic matter from their compost pile to the plant's soil.\n
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\nWorming Your Way Through the Soil\n

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\nStudents study soil, living and non-living particles in the soil, and learn about composting. In this soil study lesson, students study soil samples and discuss the living and non-living components of the soil. Students classify the...\n
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\nReduce, Reuse, Recycle and Compost\n

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\nLearners expand their understanding of solid waste management. They examine the effects of packaging decisions. They study engineering advancements in packaging materials and solid waste management.\n
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\nTalkin' Trash (All About Landfills)\n

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\nStudents investigate the types of waste created by people and identify various options for trash disposal. They read and discuss a handout about what a landfill is and the different types of trash, match types of trash with the proper...\n
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