Lesson Plan
Grades 6-8
Scraps into Soil Lab
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Students complete a lab activity to observe how organic and inorganic waste decomposes over time in a natural setting.
Students will be able to:
- Differentiate between organic and inorganic waste products.
- Distinguish between constant, independent and dependent variables, and record findings in a lab report.
- Examine the difference in decomposition rates between organic and inorganic waste.
- Assess how composting can impact the amount of waste that goes into landfills.
Features of This Resource
- Lab activity for middle schoolers
- Students must distinguish between constants and the independent and dependent variables
- Students as solutions – how can we all minimize the amount of waste going into landfills
How Do I Get This Lesson Plan?
This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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