Lesson Plan

Ecology of the Dump

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Middle schoolers recreate landfills in petri dishes, observe relative biodegradability in a year-long project, and isolate a cellulose degrading bacteria while discovering the need for recycling and the serious problem waste management has become for land-scarce communities.

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Resource Details
Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Year
1991