Innovating Science® - AP Environmental Science: Landfills and Decomposition

Landfills are a safer alternative to open dumpyards and are the destination for waste materials that were not or could not be reduced, reused, repurposed, recycled, or recovered. Simulate a sanitary landfill and an open-air dumpyard to explore the advantages of a landfill while observing decomposition in both aerobic and anaerobic environments.

This kit contains enough materials for 8 groups of students and comes with a Teacher�½™s manual and student study guide copymaster.

The activity covers AP Environmental Science primary learning objectives STB-3.K and STB-3.L.*

Kit Includes:
Soil, 1 Bag
10 Plastic Cups, 9-ounce
8 Plastic Jars with Lids
Cotton Fabric, 3x6”
8 Starch Packing Peanuts
32 Paper Squares
4 Straws
16 Aluminum Squares

DOT Info:
Non-regulated.

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