A Peek Into Composting
Provided by: Green Guardians|Published on: November 7, 2022|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: K, 1, 2
Type: Lesson Plans
Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Authors: Green Guardians
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Synopsis
- In this lesson, students learn about composting, what can and cannot be composted, and why composting is important for reducing the amount of food that ends up in landfills.
- This lesson introduces students to composting through games, worksheets, stories, and presentations.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The slideshow includes a fun, easy-to-follow animated story about composting.
- The worksheet has students communicate what they have learned by creating a composting poster.
- The teacher slideshow includes additional discussion questions found in the slide notes.
Additional Prerequisites
- The online games require access to the internet.
- Students will need scissors and glue to complete the worksheet activity.
Differentiation
- Ask students why they think it is important to reduce food waste before the lesson.
- The slideshow mentions red worms, which can be expanded upon in the topic of decomposers.
- This video on decomposition can also be used to help explain composting if you have trouble accessing the video in the slide presentation.
- This resource can also be used in science classes during lessons about the life cycle of food and organic matter.
- This resource includes a lesson plan with key learning points, essential questions, a vocabulary list, and teaching tips.
This resource highlights activities for students to engage and learn about waste recycling, composting, and sustainable waste management. It is ideal and recommended for teaching.
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