• National Science Standards—Content Standard F
  Develop an understanding of populations, resources and environments, natural hazards, risks and benefits, science and technology in society (Human activities also can induce hazards through resource acquisition, urban growth, land use decisions, and waste disposal.) 
• National Science Standards—Content Standard A
  Design and conduct a scientific investigation; use appropriate tools and technology to gather, analyze and interpret data; develop descriptions, explanations, predictions, and models using evidence; communicate scientific procedures and explanations

Student Objectives
Students will be able to:

• Understand the conservation of mass principle as it pertains to composting
• Identify types of chemical reactions taking place during the compost process
• Increase environmental awareness regarding waste through research methods
• Evaluate the economic and ecological value of diverting organic materials from the waste stream
• Use the scientific process to meet a design challenge

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