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Composting – Nature's Disappearing Act
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Kolenbrander, Amy Todd, Jessica Zarske, Malinda Schaefer Yowell, Janet |
| Copyright Year | 2005 |
| Description | Students explore the concept of biodegradability by building and observing model landfills to test the decomposition of samples of everyday garbage items. They collect and record experiment observations over five days, seeing for themselves what happens to trash when it is thrown "away" in a landfill environment. Students explore the concept of biodegradability by building and observing model landfills to test the decomposition of samples of everyday garbage items. They collect and record experiment observations over five days, seeing for themselves what happens to trash when it is thrown "away" in a landfill environment. This shows them the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable and serves to introduce them to the idea of composting. Students also learn about the role of engineering in solid waste management. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Science and Technology Biodegradable Compost Solid Waste Garbage Decomposition Environmentally Friendly Landfill |
| Content Type | Text Video |
| Time Required | PT1H30M |
| Education Level | Class III Class IV Class V |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity Lecture cum Demonstration |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Technical |
