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\nDecomposition\n

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\nPupils create a compost pile and chart changes as the materials decompose. Students draw pictures of items placed into their \"landfill\" and predict how and whether the item will change or not. After two weeks, pupils write descriptions...\n
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\n\"Decomposition\n\n
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\nDecomposition\n

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\nStudents create a compost pile and chart changes as the materials decompose. Students draw pictures of items placed into their \"landfill\" and predict how and whether the item will change or not. After two weeks, students write...\n
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\n\"Decomposers\n\n
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\nDecomposers at Work!\n

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\nStudents 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.\n
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\n\"Vermicomposting\n\n
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\nVermicomposting\n

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\nFourth graders explore insect life by viewing a soil presentation in class. In this composting lesson, 4th graders read assigned text about the process of composting soil and the necessity of soil in plant life. Students view video clips...\n
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\n\"Leaf\" It in Your Yard\n

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\nYoung scholars research about the process of composting. Students apply their research by creating a compost pile at school that will be maintained once or twice a month for the remainder of the school year.\n
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\n3RC (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Compost)\n

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\nLearners examine the effects of packaging decisions and the engineering advancements in packaging materials and waste management. They observe biodegradation in a model landfill.\n
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\nFibers, Dyes, and the Environment\n

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\nNanofibers can be made through electrospinning or force spinning in order to reduce the negative impact on the environment. Pupils study the role of fibers and dye on the environment through a series of five hands-on activities. Then,...\n
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\n\"Case\n\n
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\nCase of the Missing Pumpkin\n

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\nScientists define and discuss decomposition, and watch pumpkins decompose and return to soil in classroom experiment. They record the date the experiment began, chart changes in pumpkins on a calendar, count how many days it takes...\n
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\n\"Where\n\n
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\nWhere Do I Put My Trash?\n

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\nWhere does the trash go after you put it in the garbage can? The class discusses sustainability, recycling, compost, and landfills as they play as fun relay game. In teams, they race to be the fastest group to successfully sort...\n
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\n\"Worms,\n\n
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\nWorms, Nature's Recyclers!\n

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\nYoung scholars study what worms need to survive in different environments. They study how worm composting improves soil and reduce waste. They discuss composting techniques and present a puppet show about a worm's life.\n
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\n\"Recycling/Solid\n\n
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\nRecycling/Solid Waste Education with Shel Silverstein: \"Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout\"\n

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\nBoth poetry analysis and waste disposal are more engaging topics for young readers with a learning exercise to accompany the Shel Silverstein poem 'Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out\" from Where the Sidewalk Ends....\n
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\nWhat a Waste\n

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\nStudents analyze components of garbage. They collect and sort a few days' worth of garbage. They chart the results of an investigation.\n
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\n\"Researching\n\n
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\nResearching the Nutrient Cycle\n

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\nIn this researching the nutrient cycle worksheet, students read about the cycle of nutrients, look at the diagram, then answer two questions by doing research on this topic.\n
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\nMaking Your Own Sampling Tools\n

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\nStudents examine cause-and-effect relationship between human attitudes and behavior in the environment. They also assist citizens in increasing their sensitivity and stewardship for the environment.\n
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\n\"Let's\n\n
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\nLet's make a landfill\n

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\nStudents create a mini-landfill. In this decomposing instructional activity, students differentiate between materials that decay from those that won't. Students identify the factors that might help materials from decomposing. Students...\n
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\nTrash vs. Garbage\n

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\nIs there a difference between trash and garbage? Well, there used to be, according to the narrator of the video. Scholars learn about the origins of the words and what the dictionary has to say about the matter.\n
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\nWhere is Away?\n

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\nFocusing on where are garbage goes once we dispose of it, learners explore environmental concerns. Using a clear format, this lesson leads learners through a discussion of waste reduction, recycling, and composting. Then, they discuss...\n
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\nHow to Grow a Sunflower Plant\n

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\nStudents explore botany by conducting a sunflower growth experiment. In this plant life lesson plan, students identify the anatomy of a sunflower plant and the essential nutrients it requires to grow. Students utilize compost, soil,...\n
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\nConserving Natural Resources\n

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\nTrying to plan an engaging elementary science unit on natural resources? Conserve your energy! This five-part series of lessons and hands-on activities has exactly what you need to teach young scholars about the importance of conservation.\n
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\nTaking Care of the Earth Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology\n

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\nA read-aloud anthology closely examines human impact on the Earth while boosting reading comprehension skills. Through stories, scholars examine the concepts of natural resources, pollution, garbage, and recycling and brainstorm...\n
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\nHelping the Soil\n

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\nIn this soil conservation worksheet, students study and analyze two excellent ways to enhance soil conservation: compost heap and leaf-mould. Students review all the ingredients in making both.\n
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\nCausal Patterns in Ecosystems Section 3\n

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\nStudents design and create a worm and worm free compost tanks for observation of decay in ecosystems. They make predictions, care, and revist tanks using their journals for observation and data collection.\n
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\nHow Long Until Dirt\n

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\nThird graders examine the difference between composting and wasting food. They problem-solve what to do about leftovers after lunches so good food doesn't go to waste.They study food storage techniques that are environmentally friendly...\n
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\nA Shredding We Will Go\n

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\nYoung scholars take charge of a recycling project . In this environmental issues lesson, students manage a paper recycling project and use compost made from the recycled paper to beautify trees.\n
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