By studying key processes in the carbon cycle, such as photosynthesis, composting …
By studying key processes in the carbon cycle, such as photosynthesis, composting and anaerobic digestion, students learn how nature and engineers "biorecycle" carbon. Students are exposed to examples of how microbes play many roles in various systems to recycle organic materials and also learn how the carbon cycle can be used to make or release energy.
Students bury various pieces of trash in a plotted area of land …
Students bury various pieces of trash in a plotted area of land outside. After two to three months, they uncover the trash to investigate what types of materials biodegrade in soil.
In a multi-week experiment, students monitor the core temperatures of two compost …
In a multi-week experiment, students monitor the core temperatures of two compost piles, one control and one tended, to see how air and water affect microbial activity. They daily aerate and wet the "treated" pile and collect 4-6 weeks' worth of daily temperature readings. Once the experiment is concluded, students plot and analyze their data to compare the behavior of the two piles. They find that the treated pile becomes hotter, an indication that more microbes are active and releasing heat. Through this activity, students see that microbes play a role in composting and how composting can be used as a carbon management process.
Students explore the concept of biodegradability by building and observing model landfills …
Students explore the concept of biodegradability by building and observing model landfills to test the decomposition of samples of everyday garbage items. They collect and record experiment observations over five days, seeing for themselves what happens to trash when it is thrown "away" in a landfill environment. This shows them the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable and serves to introduce them to the idea of composting. Students also learn about the role of engineering in solid waste management.
This google slide show is for use with grade 1 students as …
This google slide show is for use with grade 1 students as a routine to build number sense. Strings of expressions are used to build connections and as a springboard for discussion. Each slide has a target addition strategy, though other strategies are encouraged as well.
This google slide show will be used by first grade teachers with …
This google slide show will be used by first grade teachers with their students as a numeracy routine. Students will use a google slide presentation to subitize, compose, and decompose numbers presented as quick dot images.
This google slide show will be used by first grade teachers with …
This google slide show will be used by first grade teachers with their students as a numeracy routine. Students will use a google slide presentation to subitize, compose, and decompose numbers presented as quick dot images.
This google slide show will be used by grade 1 teachers with …
This google slide show will be used by grade 1 teachers with their students as a numeracy routine. Students should be given time to notice and wonder about each slide. Focus is on composing and decomposing numbers as well as discussion of addition and subtraction strategies. Steve Wyborney is the original creator.
This google slide show will be used by grade 1 teachers with …
This google slide show will be used by grade 1 teachers with their students as a numeracy routine. Students should be given time to notice and wonder about each slide. Focus is on composing and decomposing numbers as well as discussion of addition and subtraction strategies. Steve Wyborney is the original creator.
This google slide show is for use with grade 2 students as …
This google slide show is for use with grade 2 students as a routine to build number sense. Strings of expressions are used to build connections and as a springboard for discussion. Each slide has a target addition strategy, though other strategies are encouraged as well.
This google slide show will be used by grade 2 teachers with …
This google slide show will be used by grade 2 teachers with their students as a numeracy routine. Students should be given time to notice and wonder about each slide. Focus is on composing and decomposing numbers as well as discussion of addition and subtraction strategies. Steve Wyborney is the original creator.
This google slide show will be used by fourth grade teachers with …
This google slide show will be used by fourth grade teachers with their students as a numeracy routine. Students should be given time to notice and wonder about each slide. Students then engage in discourse to find what part of the whole is behind the "splat".
This google slide show is for use with kindergarten students as a …
This google slide show is for use with kindergarten students as a routine to build number sense. Strings of dot images are used to build connections and as a springboard for discussion. How many? How did you see it? What connections can you make?
Teachers will use the google slides as a numeracy routine with kindergarten …
Teachers will use the google slides as a numeracy routine with kindergarten students during first quarter. Students will determine the total number of cubes through subitizing, composing, and decomposing in a variety of ways.
This google slide show will be used by grade 1 teachers with …
This google slide show will be used by grade 1 teachers with their students as a numeracy routine. Students should be given time to notice and wonder about each slide. Focus is on composing and decomposing numbers as well as discussion of addition and subtraction strategies. Steve Wyborney is the original creator.
In this lesson, students explore solid waste and its effects on the …
In this lesson, students explore solid waste and its effects on the environment. They will collect classroom trash for analysis and build model landfills in order to understand the process and impact of solid waste management. Students will understand the role of engineers in solid waste management.
Students investigate what types of materials biodegrade in the soil, and learn …
Students investigate what types of materials biodegrade in the soil, and learn what happens to their trash after they throw it away. The concepts of landfills and compost piles will be explained, and the students will have an opportunity to create their own miniature landfill in which the difference between organic and inorganic waste will become clear.
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