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In this activity, learners discover how landfills affect the natural environment. By observing a 2-liter bottle filled with household garbage over a month, learners can estimate how long it takes for average household garbage takes to break down.
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 to 4 weeks
- free per student
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Demonstration
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 2 liter pop bottle per student
- Paper bags
- Dirt (from a yard, not a bag)
- Newspaper to cover the tables
- Spray bottle with water
- Pieces of trash (i.e. aluminum, lint, paper, orange peel, plastic bag)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Ecology
- Human Impact
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Ecology
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
Learning styles supported:
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access