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Forest Decomposition

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Students 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 of decomposition.

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bacteria, decomposition

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bacteria, composter, decomposition, detrivores, fungi ecosystems, making a composter, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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