Composting at School

by Josh Gregory

In this book, students see the NextGen Science process at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of compost and how it works. The NextGen Science process pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Genres: Science, Nature

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2015

Reviews

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book and project to use with students or for kids at home.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two classmates, Kate and Andre, use the eight science practices identified in the NextGen Science Standards to solve a problem they see at school. After seeing all the garbage thrown away by others, they wonder if there is anything they can do about so much refuse. This interest leads to several encounters with others in their school community who share tips about how to create and care for a compost pile. Interestingly, the two encounter some challenges caused by what they put in the pile and by the weather. At the book's conclusion, they share their own suggestions with community members as well as offering the compost for their use. The book also contains a list of important vocabulary words related to the topic and informative text blocks that tell more about various aspects of composting including the types of creatures who will help break the garbage down into rich material perfect for gardening. This book, part of the Science Explorer series, has a lot to offer to students and teachers.