HANDS ON ACTIVITY

MATERIALS
 

• Plastic bags with ties according to the number of students. (Zip lock bags preferably)

•  Fruit peels

• Old bread

•  Leaves

• Coffee grounds

• Potato peels

• Green tops of vegetables

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INSTRUCTIONS

1>  Place the following or similar organic materials in a plastic bag or outside in a marked area:  fruit peels, leaves, old bread,
      coffee grounds, green  tops of vegetables and potato peels.

2>  Chop and mix them up with water and soil.

3>  Twist and tie the bag securely or cover and mound with dirt.

4>  Open the bag once a day to allow oxygen inside.  It is needed by the decomposers for the breakdown of the materials.

5>  Every three days record observations of the changes that are occurring in your bag.

6>  When you are done observing this activity answer the questions on Post Results .  (Note: There are two options to posting your
       results. Your teacher will let you know which option your class is doing.)

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