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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Our Friend the Worm!: Introducing Worm Composting Into the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
An activity for students to explore vermicomposting. Students will research worms and investigate how they can be used in composting in a classroom environment.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Design a Net Zero Energy Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a concept design of their very own net-zero energy classroom by pasting renewable energy and energy-efficiency items into and around a pretend classroom on a sheet of paper. They learn how these items (such as solar...
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University of Missouri

Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Composting by Microbes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A science experiment to observe how materials decompose over time, By recording the smell, appearance, and movement of materials over three weeks, students will be able to make conclusions about their decompositions. Students will also...