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Publisher
Education Outside
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Grade
2nd
Subjects
Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2012
Lesson Plan

Life Cycle of Compost

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As part of a study of the life cycle of compost, class members examine the differences between green waste disposal and backyard composting.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

composting

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask class groups to research local waste disposal companies, their green bin programs, and how they treat other waste materials

Classroom Considerations

  • Although the activity references specific resources available in the San Francisco Bay area, the exercise could be adapted to any locale

Pros

  • Complete directions, discussion questions, and a compost life cycle graphic organizer are included in the packet

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.2.1.a

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