• In this short game, students can test what they know about what does and does not belong in their home compost bin.
• There are three different trials of pictured and labeled items for students to drag and drop before checking their choices.

Positives

• There is a self-check function, so students can get feedback and make corrections without the teacher needing to check their work.
• The use of pictures and their names make the game accessible even for ELLs and students with limited reading skills.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should know what composting is and its purpose.

Differentiation

• This game can supplement a lesson about composting, decomposition, and the carbon cycle. After talking about what kinds of things can be composted, students can use this game to demonstrate their understanding.
• After completing the game, teachers and students can discuss the things that did not belong in the bin and why they wouldn't belong. This is a great introduction to recycling and choosing recyclable or compostable products when buying things.
• Students can brainstorm a list of things that can go in the home compost bin, both using their own ideas and items from the game.
• Use this game to introduce a classroom compost bin project to help reduce waste and provide fertile soil for school gardens and flower beds.
  

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