Decay and Renewal
Nancy M. Trautmann, The Evironmental Inquiry Team 2003 NSTA Press
This text provides techniques for students, grades 9-12, to learn the basics while investigating the science behind biodegradation - in nature and in human engineered systems for wastewater treatment, waste disposal, and bioremediation of oil spills and other contaminated sites. Classroom ready materials include detailed background information, sample assessment tasks and rubrics, and guidelines for integrating peer review into classroom science. Decay and Renewal is the third volume in a four-part Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series, designed to guide students in creating and conducting experiments, presenting their results, and exchanging feedback with their peers.
Subject: Education, Biology:Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology :Field Methods , Culturing Methods, Biology:Microbiology, Biology Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity, Lab Activity, Project, Field Activity:Field laboratories, Research experiences for students, Importation of field observations into the classroom, Pedagogic Resources, Journal Article Special Interest: Field-Based Teaching and Learning Grade Level: High School (9-12)Keywords: inquiry, composting, nutrient cycles, eutrophication, groundwater contamination, decomposers, landfilling, bioremediation
