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In this activity, learners gain a better understanding of how household/school waste breaks down in a landfill. Learners collect trash and then create miniature landfills in 2-liter bottles. Learners record observations about their landfills at least once a week for a month. This activity is part of a larger curriculum related to amphibians and conservation.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 4 weeks
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 4 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 2-liter bottle
- Water
- Soil
- Select items of trash
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
- Earth's History
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Ecology
- Populations
- Human Impact
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Diversity of Life
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Acids and Bases
- Chemistry of Life
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Chemistry
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The Nature of Science
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Science and Society
- Risks and Benefits
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Communicating Results
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Science and Society
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Impacts of Technology
- Technology and the Environment
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Technology and Society
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, 2009