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Pa State Dept.: Composting [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This subject page on compost is informative, regarding home composting, grasscycling, and vermicomposting, along with compostable material charts, basic instructions, and fine tuning of the composting procedure. Site lists uses/benefits...
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Paul's Garden World: The Science of Composting

For Students 9th - 10th
Very thorough description of different organisms involved in decomposing organic material through composting. Includes actinomycetes, bacteria, fungi, and a variety of macro-organisms which also function as decomposers. Also discusses...
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University of Idaho Extension: Idaho Landscapes & Gardens: Garden Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A gardening resource which addresses basic gardening tips, and also contains information on composting, preparing soil, irrigating, and using pesticides and fertilizers.
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Making Compost

For Students 9th - 10th
How not to fail, hints, compost containers, assembling the materials, are but a few of the many topics presented in this competent site.
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Veg Web: Composting Resource List

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to pages dealing with composting of food.
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Texas A&M University

Texas A&m University: Composting for Kids

For Students 6th - 8th
Slide show with script from the Texas A&M University describing how to layer a compost bin, and how to make a trench compost or pocket compost. Gives nitrogen and carbon content examples of compostable materials. Explains gardening...
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Compost Guide: A Complete Guide to Composting

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative resource is a complete guide to composting. Common composting materials, site selection, seasonal schedule, making compost, and the compost bin are just a few of the topics explored.
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Worm Woman's Web Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic introduction to former biology teacher Mary Appelhof's books on vermicomposting at home/school/small businesses. Moderate autobiographical information on Applehof and her goals and purpose for vermicomposting. Brief description of...
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Worm Compost Bin

For Students 3rd - 8th
Composting not only helps to get rid of food and lawn waste but also helps to fertilize our garden. Find out how to set up a compost box in this brief, informative article.
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Cornell University: 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: Why Composting?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the advantages and opportunities that can be utilized by composting in schools. Biology, chemistry, and physics can all be explored with simple schoolyard composting.
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Cornell University: Why Composting?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the advantages and opportunities that can be utilized by composting in schools. Biology, chemistry, and physics can all be explored with simple schoolyard composting.