Nature's Recyclers
We know about paper, plastic, and glass, but how does nature recycle? Through interactive exploration, students visit forests, prairies, and wetlands to learn that everything in the natural world is eventually broken down into its basic parts. Get face-to-face with some wriggly recyclers, and discover why decomposition is such an important process in nature.
Recycling is a widely-known practice in human societies, but how does this connect to natural ecosystems? This program uses hands-on activities to consider the various kinds of cycles in nature! Decomposers are a champion at this, but even birds or squirrels will put natural items to use in new ways!
Students will make close scientific exploration of worms as an example of a decomposer, as well as explore the ecosystems of Indiana to identify the ways that cycles of energy and nutrients can take place.
