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Monday, October 28, 2013

Decomposition experiment

Grade Level: Elementary

Objective: Students will learn about sustainability and practice the scientific method.


Question: Do plastic, paper, and fruit decompose at different rates?



Hypothesis: The paper and pear core will decompose by spring but the plastic bag will still be there.

Procedure:
1-Dig a hole, six inches deep
2-Bury a plastic bag, a pear, and a wadded up paper towel
3-Wait until spring, dig up the garbage to see what has decomposed.

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