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"Decomposition Mission" by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instrctors

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Activity
Classroom printable
Lesson plan/Unit plan
Grade Level
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EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
Description
In this activity, students investigate the fascin…
Resource Type
Activity
Classroom printable
Lesson plan/Unit plan
Grade Level
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EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
Description
In this activity, students investigate the fascinating and complex process of decomposition and lay the foundation for deeper understanding of concepts related to matter and energy transfer in ecosystems. Through exploration and discussion, students go beyond simple definitions. Instead, students discover key characteristics of decomposition as they struggle with creating a sequence for decomposing wood and leaves. They learn the difference between physical decomposition and chemical decomposition and that many things contribute to decomposition, but certain organisms are classified as decomposers. They also search for and discuss evidence of decomposers, make model diagrams to further develop their ideas about the process of decomposition, and discuss decomposition and its role in the cycling of matter. Finally, students are challenged to recognize the evidence and impact of decomposition in the ecosystems they explore.
Subject
Outdoor Education
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Keywords
Experiential Education
Place-based Education
Ecology
Ecosystem
Forest
URLs
http://www.beetlesproject.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Decomposition-Mission.pdf
http://www.beetlesproject.org/resources/for-field-instructors/decomposition-mission/
Learning Standards
Students will: - Explore, observe, and compare samples of decomposing materials and use reasoning to determine the level of decomposition among them - Search for and classify decomposers (or evidence of them) as fungi, bacteria or invertebrates - Investigate and discuss decomposition as the process of breaking down dead organisms and their waste materials into smaller and simpler forms of matter - Create a model diagram for the process of decomposition - Discuss the role decomposers play in making matter available to living plants
Duration
30-60 minutes
Language
English
Date Created
Jun 30, 2018
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Heating Copper Sulphate Lab

Resource Type
Activity
Worksheet
Grade Level
8
9
Submitted By
BC Science Teachers' Association - 4 years ago
Description
In this lab, students will investigate the change…
Resource Type
Activity
Worksheet
Grade Level
8
9
Submitted By
BC Science Teachers' Association - 4 years ago
Description
In this lab, students will investigate the changes that occur when hydrated copper sulphate is heated.
Subject
Science
Chemistry
Revised Curriculum
Keywords
sulfate
hydrate
lab
observation
BCscTA
chemistry
physical properties
Learning Standards
BC Science 9 (2016) Element properties as organized in the Periodic Table. The arrangement of electrons determines the compounds formed by elements.
Language
English
Date Created
Jun 17, 2016
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Starting with Soil by the Centre for Ecoliteracy

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Activity
Lesson plan/Unit plan
Presentation
Grade Level
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EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
Description
With animation, interactivity, and sound effects,…
Resource Type
Activity
Lesson plan/Unit plan
Presentation
Grade Level
K
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Submitted By
EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
Description
With animation, interactivity, and sound effects, Starting with Soil demonstrates how plants and animals cooperate to make the soil we need to grow healthy food. Kids learn that soil starts with bare rock and discover how long it takes nature to make one inch of topsoil. (Spoiler alert: it takes 500 years!) Different chapters convey the importance of pollinators and the critical roles animals, the weather, microorganisms, and cover crops play in organic farming. Designed for students ages 7-9, Starting with Soil allows users to plant seeds, build a compost pile, drag a microscope over different organisms in soil to get a better look, and view the symbiosis at work when corn, beans, and squash are planted together.
Subject
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Geography
Keywords
Ecosystem
Growing Food
Gardens
Compost
Pollinators
URLs
https://www.ecoliteracy.org/download/starting-soil
Duration
30-60 minutes
Language
English
Date Created
Jun 30, 2018
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