Project

Reducing Carbon Footprint Through the Lunchroom

Intro

Utilize food waste for effective carbon footprint reduction

NGSS Standards: MS-LS1, MS-P1

Project Poster

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Learning Objectives

Students will perform an in-depth exploration of compost mechanics and microbiomes, comparing anaerobic and aerobic composting environments. Students will collect data on the following variables: Number and diversity of microbes, pH levels, temperature, CO2 and CH4 production.