Compost Activity Sheet Solution and Explanation
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Part 1: Circle the ones that are organic and can be composted
The task is to identify which items from the list are organic and can be composted. Here's the breakdown:
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Styrofoam cup: Not organic, cannot be composted.
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Newspaper: Organic, can be composted.
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Grass clippings: Organic, can be composted.
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Peaches: Organic, can be composted.
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Plastic bag: Not organic, cannot be composted.
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Orange peel: Organic, can be composted.
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Twigs: Organic, can be composted.
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Notebook: Not organic (contains paper but also glue and other non-compostable materials).
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Computer: Not organic, cannot be composted.
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Crayon: Not organic, cannot be composted.
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Banana peel: Organic, can be composted.
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Pine needles: Organic, can be composted.
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Glass bottle: Not organic, cannot be composted.
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Celery stalks: Organic, can be composted.
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Avocado peel: Organic, can be composted.
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Television: Not organic, cannot be composted.
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Adhesive tape: Not organic, cannot be composted.
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Aluminum can: Not organic, cannot be composted.
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Leaves: Organic, can be composted.
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Tree branch: Organic, can be composted.
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Lettuce: Organic, can be composted.
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Paper clip: Not organic, cannot be composted.
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Tangerine peel: Organic, can be composted.
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Envelope: Not organic (contains paper but also glue and other non-compostable materials).
Items to circle:
- Newspaper
- Grass clippings
- Peaches
- Orange peel
- Twigs
- Banana peel
- Pine needles
- Celery stalks
- Avocado peel
- Leaves
- Tree branch
- Lettuce
- Tangerine peel
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Part 2: Write an item that can be composted for each of the letters in the word "Compost"
For each letter in "Compost," write an item that starts with that letter and can be composted:
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C: Carrot stalk
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O: Onion peels
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M: Mushroom stems
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P: Potato peels
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O: Orange peels
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S: Spinach leaves
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T: Tomato skins
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Part 3: Write the names of seven vegetables and seven fruits
List seven vegetables and seven fruits that can be composted:
##### Vegetables:
1. Carrots
2. Broccoli
3. Cabbage
4. Kale
5. Zucchini
6. Bell peppers
7. Tomatoes
##### Fruits:
1. Apples
2. Bananas
3. Oranges
4. Grapes
5. Strawberries
6. Peaches
7. Pears
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Final Answer:
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Circled Items: Newspaper, Grass clippings, Peaches, Orange peel, Twigs, Banana peel, Pine needles, Celery stalks, Avocado peel, Leaves, Tree branch, Lettuce, Tangerine peel.
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Compost Word Items: Carrot stalk, Onion peels, Mushroom stems, Potato peels, Orange peels, Spinach leaves, Tomato skins.
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Vegetables: Carrots, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Zucchini, Bell peppers, Tomatoes.
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Fruits: Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Grapes, Strawberries, Peaches, Pears.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{Newspaper, Grass clippings, Peaches, Orange peel, Twigs, Banana peel, Pine needles, Celery stalks, Avocado peel, Leaves, Tree branch, Lettuce, Tangerine peel.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compost worksheet.