Is the Earth Getting Heavier?

by: Richard Konicek-Moran

The author’s research and that of others show that children have a difficult time understanding the recycling of organic matter in an ecosystem. The story in this chapter aims to have students speculate about what happens to organic material over time.

Grade Levels

Elementary

Topics

Earth & Space Science Inquiry Literacy Phenomena

Details

Type Book ChapterPub Date 3/1/2011Stock # PB220X4_6

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