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What do decomposers and a compost have in common? Decomposers help a compost break down, or decompose, things that can biodegrade and become similar matter. Watch a video that explores the science of composts.
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Instructional Ideas
- Recreate the activity in the classroom, making the content more relevant and offering an opportunity to observe a compost
- Make a worksheet to go along with the video that pupils can complete as they watch
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have a basic understanding of soil composition and organic vs inorganic matter
- Part of a life science video series
- Be aware of comments and ads on YouTube
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Offers suggestions for making a compost on your own
- Speaker is enthusiastic
Cons
- The speaker delivers the information very quickly