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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Cafeteria Compost
Lesson Description:
Students will ...
Students will ...
- Learn about composting.
- Create a compost pile, using non-meat food scraps from the lunchroom and ground clippings, such as leaves and cut grass.
- Work together in cooperative groups.
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Gardening
- Waste Reduction
GEF Program Category:
- Green Thumb Challenge
Standards Addressed:
Science:
Science:
- ns.k-4.3
- ns.k-4.6
- ns.5-8.3
- ns.9-12.3
- ns.9-12.6
Materials Needed:
- Teacher-selected library sources about composting or the web sites listed in the lesson section
- Paper
- Pens or pencils
- Computer(s) with internet access (optional)
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Education World
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Education World
School or Group:
Education World
Education World
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Notes:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/01-1/lp231_02.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/01-1/lp231_02.shtml
Located in: Science