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Composting Classroom

Composting
Science
Industry & Manufacturing
Grade 7
ON
Composting

Description

Composting turns organic waste into soil carbon, helping reduce methane emissions from landfills. In this lesson, students will observe the composting process over time and record their observations. Students are also encouraged to consider what it would take to set up a composting system in their school.

Lesson Type: Project, Experiential

Duration: Single Class, Multi-Day Lesson

Sector: Industry & Manufacturing

Context: Home, School

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