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Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
Composting in Wisconsin
Provided by: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |Published on: June 29, 2023
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Synopsis
- This article explores what composting is, how to compost at home, rules and regulations for composting in WI, reducing food waste, and what materials should or shouldn't be composted.
- Students will learn that compost contains carbon from broken down organic materials, proper home compost should not be excessively smelly or pest-attracting, and some animal manure is not useful for composting.
Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Civics
Authors: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Region: North America, USA - Midwest, United States, Wisconsin
Languages: English
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Positives
- This article includes a great poster of what can and can't be composted and a printable PDF instruction booklet on how to start composting at home.
- It includes an interactive map of excess food, composting services, and information about composting indoors.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should understand how landfills and food waste contribute to climate change.
- Student should know the difference between organic and inorganic materials.
Differentiation
- This article could enhance a lesson on the carbon cycle, carbon sinks, and how both relate to climate change.
- After reading the article, the teacher could lead a classroom discussion on the Wisconsin government's effectiveness at expanding composting within the state.
- This article could supplement a classroom discussion on the various ways students can fight against climate change.
- This article could augment a classroom discussion on how governments could incentivize businesses and citizens to become more eco-friendly.
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