Science of Composting Lesson Plans & Worksheets Reviewed by Teachers

Cornell University

Cornell University: Cornell Composting: The Science and Engineering Composting Composting

For Students 9th - 10th

This clickable web page is like an outline that comprehensively covers the science of composting. Each link takes you to another section of notes.

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Cornell University

Cornell University: Cornell Composting: Composting in Schools

For Students 9th - 10th

Composting in schools, what's the value in it? Not only will it reduce your waste, it is a great science project. Try it out and learn how the earth "feeds" itself.

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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Tceq: Lesson Plans & Resources for Teaching Environmental Sciences [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st

A large collection of lesson plans on environmental topics. The lessons are broken up into the broad categories of air, water, and waste, and look at issues around quality, pollution, conservation, and recycling. There are activities for...

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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...

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