{"id":48363,"date":"2024-04-14T17:01:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T21:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/?p=48363"},"modified":"2025-08-08T15:23:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:23:35","slug":"kickstart-your-middle-school-composting-journey-3-essential-projects-to-begin-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/2024\/04\/kickstart-your-middle-school-composting-journey-3-essential-projects-to-begin-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Kickstart Your Middle School Composting Journey: 3 Essential Projects to Begin Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-947.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-947.png 771w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-947-500x182.png 500w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-947-600x218.png 600w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-947-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-947-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-947-24x9.png 24w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-947-36x13.png 36w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-947-48x17.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Middle school is a pivotal time for young learners to engage with hands-on learning experiences that shape their understanding of the world. An impactful endeavor to embark on today is a composting journey. Composting reduces waste and teaches important lessons about environmental sustainability and the interconnectedness of ecosystems and organisms. If you are a middle school teacher eager to introduce composting to your students, here are <strong>three essential projects to kickstart your composting journey<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-compost-in-a-bag\">1. Compost in a Bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this activity, middle schoolers will make compost out of organic material such as food. First, they\u2019ll create an Earth-like environment with dead plants, food, and soil in a Ziploc bag. Then, they will mist their materials thoroughly with water and close them tightly to contain the moisture. After waiting for the contents to decompose in the sunlight outside, students will see the effects of real-life composting. This activity showcases the fantastic nature of biodegradation, a crucial process for Earth\u2019s productivity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activity link: <a href=\"https:\/\/agclassroom.org\/matrix\/lesson\/370\/\">Compost Bags &#8211; Agclassroom.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials needed: Ziploc bags, tape, decaying materials, scissors, soil, spray bottles, and gloves.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-48363_b79cd8-4c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-48363_b79cd8-4c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-48363_b79cd8-4c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-plant-growth-comparison\">2. Plant Growth Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this activity, middle schoolers will compare the total growth and growth rates of plants grown in regular soil vs. plants grown in compost. First, they will plant seeds of the same variety in a pot of each substrate. After waiting for them to grow and documenting their growth progressions, students will see the difference between plants grown in regular soil vs. compost. This activity is a hands-on way for students to discover the nutrient-filled nature of compost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activity link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/archive\/au\/entry\/fun-composting-activities-for-kids_au_5cd39a42e4b0ce845d82bd18\">Plant Growth Comparison &#8211; Huffpost.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials needed: plant seeds, pots, soil, compost, and water.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-48363_b6d254-fc .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-48363_b6d254-fc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-48363_b6d254-fc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-environmental-lunch\">3. 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