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Second graders examine the six nutrients humans need to maintain good heath. In this ecosystem lesson plan, 2nd graders learn about how plants grow and compare how humans need nutrients from plants to how plants need nutrients from the soil. The students will create  compost in a bottle to deepen their knowledge.

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composting, nutrients, plants, science
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Grade
2nd
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Science
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Duration
21 days
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Project-Based Learning
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