Composting: Don’t Waste Your Waste! (MS-HS)

This lesson will explore and research composting and the effects it has on the life cycle of soil and vegetation.

objectives

• Students will research composting.
• Students will observe and document characteristics of compost.
• Students will observe and document characteristics of worms.
• Students will understand science concepts and principles.
• Students will identify different insects.

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Topic(s)

Composting

type

Middle and high school lesson

6-12

Grade(s):

time needed

6 hours

author

Chris Dahlen

national next gen standards

north dakota standards

9-10.1.1 Explain how models can be used to illustrate scientific principles
9-10.2.3. Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations
9-10.2.6. Design and conduct a guided investigation
11-12.1.1 Explain how scientists create and use models to address scientific knowledge

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