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Biodegradable or Not? Experiment - Lower Grades
A hands-on science experiment about biodegradability.
This science experiment allows students to explore and observe the biodegradability of different materials.
Students conduct the experiment in small groups, then complete the simple worksheets provided.
National Curriculum Curriculum alignment
- Key Stage 1 (KS1)
Key Stage 1 (KS1) covers students in Year 1 and Year 2.
- Science
The principal focus of science teaching in key stage 1 is to enable pupils to experience and observe phenomena, looking more closely at the natural and humanly-constructed world around them. They should be encouraged to be curious and ask questions a...
- Working scientifically
- Everyday materials

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