Hands-on Activity
Too Rotten for Me
Summary
In this activity, students will observe foods that have been placed in different environments and compare the rates at
which those foods decompose.
Overview
Topic:Decomposers, ecosystem processes
Real World Science Topics:
- An exploration of the environmental factors that affect food decomposition
- An exploration of how living organisms decompose organic matter
Objective
Students will gain an understanding of how different variables affect the rate at which foods decompose.
Activity Difficulty Rating: 2
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5-MINUTE REFRESHER
TAKE FIVE
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