7.2 Compost It
“Compost It!” is a primary-level lesson from Unit 7: Environment that teaches students the basics of composting and recycling. Through an interest approach using a dead plant named “Fred,” a hands-on “Soil Stroll” to collect organic matter, and a guided activity building a compost container, students learn how decaying organic material breaks down into nutrient-rich soil and how composting is a form of recycling.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define composting.
- Demonstrate how to compost.
- Define recycling.
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Grade level
- Primary
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- A variety of organic matter—from leaves and twigs to food scraps
- A waterproof container—an old milk carton will work
- Soil
- Water
- A large spoon
- Key Term(s)
- Composting; Recycling