What happens at the end of a plant's life cycle? Show kids the natural way that plants show that they're decomposing, as well as the importance of compost, with a lesson about living organisms. After reading Log Cabin by Anne Schreiber, they work on a coloring worksheet and identify the organisms mentioned in the book. They then take a walk down a nature trail to find examples of decomposing plants and trees.

Concepts

plant life cycles, plants, life cycles, composting, decomposition, living things

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Additional Tags

compost, class garden, decomposition, living organisms, science

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Instructional Ideas

• Great for an elementary classroom or a kids' camping trip
• If you don't have a trail for kids to explore, have them take a nature walk through the school to find examples of plants that are decomposing

Pros

• Comes with many resources for the project, including informational worksheets and a rubric for evaluation

Cons

• None