Curated OER
Save the Planet!
Third graders explore the Recycle City Web site. They examine ways to save the environment. They write a short interview between a news reporter and an environmental expert. They practice acting out their news report.
Curated OER
Grow Your Own
Learners study the growth and care of plants. They take tour of their school site and plant seeds to observe their growth. Afterward, they answer questions about the origin and value of their plants.
Curated OER
It’s Your Trash!
Learners identify the different sections of a landfill. In this ecology instructional activity, students brainstorm ways that they can help in proper trash disposal. They write a reflection journal about their thoughts on the subject.
Curated OER
Recycle Every Day
In this recycling instructional activity, 3rd graders complete a word search. Students locate 36 words in the puzzle, all associated with reuse of various items.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Cornell Composting: The Science and Engineering Composting Composting
This clickable web page is like an outline that comprehensively covers the science of composting. Each link takes you to another section of notes.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Cornell Composting: Why Composting?
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.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Cornell Composting: Composting in Schools
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.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Cornell Composting: Compost Quiz Game
Here are thirteen questions with complete explanations to see how much you know about composting.
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Nrdc: Composting Is Way Easier Than You Think
The NRDC breaks down how to easily achieve at-home composting. Find out what can and cannot be composted.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Composting at Home
Investigate the benefits of composting and discover ways to do it easily at home.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Composting Competition
In a multi-week experiment, students monitor the core temperatures of two compost piles, one control and one tended, to see how air and water affect microbial activity.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Our Friend the Worm!: Introducing Worm Composting Into the Classroom
An activity for students to explore vermicomposting. Students will research worms and investigate how they can be used in composting in a classroom environment.
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Other
Composting: Getting Down to Paydirt [Pdf]
Learn how composting works, how to build a composter, and a recipe for creating your own compost to fertilize your garden and crops.
Other
Junior Master Gardener: Compost Critters
Try to guess the name of each insect, worm, or other small creature that lives in a compost bin. Clicking on each image leads to a page of detailed information about that species.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Decomposing Energy: Heat Energy From Compost
In this energy and power science fair project, the student will calculate the heat energy produced by an active compost pile, surrounding a tin can filled with water. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning...
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Composting
This resource from the Texas A&M University is easy to understand and contains everything you need to know about composting. The basic lessons are supplemented with pictures of students involved in setting up compost bins and trenches.
Other
Pa State Dept.: Composting [Pdf]
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...
Other
Advanced Composting Systems: Phoenix Composting Toilet
Explains how composting toilets work, their benefits to the environment, useful applications, and information on how to choose a system.
Texas A&M University
Texas Agri Life Extension Office: Composting for Kids! [Pdf]
This slide show illustrates how kids can improve our environment by creating and utilizing composting. This comprehensive site provides instructions on how to build a compost bin to collecting the key ingredients to make high nutrient...
Other
Composting Practices (Pdf) [Pdf]
This publication explains the agricultural and environmental benefits of composting household waste. It explains the difference between hot and cool composting systems. It also documents research indicating turfgrass benefits from humus...
Texas A&M University
Aggie Horticulture Network: Composting for Kids
Use this resource to learn about how we make compost and how we use it to grow gardens.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Composting and Vermiculture
Make your own fertile soil using kitchen scraps, manure, leaves, grass clippings, and other compostable materials. Which materials make the best compost?
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Composting
Explains, using scientific language, what composting is. Also explains what compostable and compost compatible materials are, the conditions necessary for composting to occur, and the role of composting in recycling waste. (Updated:...
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Worm Compost Bin
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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