Decomposition Station
Decomposition shows how nutrients cycle through jungle ecosystems.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Jungles
- Learning area: Understanding the World
- Level: EYFS Reception
Objectives
- Understand decomposition
- Observe natural processes
- Connect to jungle floor ecosystems
Materials
- Compost bin or clear container
- Fruit/vegetable scraps
- Soil
- Observation log
Instructions
Create a class compost. Add scraps weekly. Observe and record changes.
Educator tip
Discuss the role of decomposers: fungi, bacteria, insects.
Assessment
Assess against Early Learning Goals (ELGs). Document evidence of 'expected' or 'exceeding' descriptors. Note: independent application of skills, ability to explain reasoning, and capacity to build on prior learning. Observe understanding of decay process and vocabulary.