Provided by: Green Guardians |Published on: November 7, 2022
Lesson Plans Grades k-2
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.
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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Green Guardians
Our mission is to promote K-12 environmental literacy as a project-based, multi-disciplinary 21st century learning initiative that engages students, parents, teachers, educators, schools, community-based partners and school districts committed to a sustainable and equitable future.
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