• 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.

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.
  

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