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The compost pile is too wet, and the moisture makes it slippery. You need something to clean it up. What could you use?
Broom, napkin, towel, sponge, etc.
While checking the temperature of the compost, you notice it is higher than normal. What tool are you using to measure temperature?
Thermometer
Your compost bin is really dry and needs more moisture. What could you add to your compost bin?
Water
The wood on the compost bin is wet after a rainstorm. What could you use to dry the wood?
Towel, paper towel, etc.
The bin is full of leaves, and the plastic lid keeps falling off. What could you use to keep it in place?
Tape, clamp, rubber band, etc.
The plastic lid on the compost bin won’t close. You want to fix it using something from your desk or classroom. What could you use?
Tape, paper clip, etc.
You notice the metal handle is very hot. You want to record how long it stays hot. What could you use?
Timer, clock, stopwatch
The plastic bin is very lightweight. A rain/wind storm is coming tonight. What might happen if you don’t secure the bin before a storm?
It will blow away
You notice your plastic bin is cracked, and there is about to be a rainstorm. What might happen if you don't repair it?
Water will get in
You notice the handle on the bin is loose. What might happen if you try to move the compost without fixing it?
It will break/fall off
You notice that the compost bin made of metal gets very hot on sunny days, while the plastic bin stays cooler. Which material might be better if you want the compost to heat up quickly?
Metal
The lid of the bin keeps sliding open. What might happen if you don’t secure it?
The metal lid of the compost bin was in the sun all day. You want to take the lid off, but what should you do before touching it?
Put gloves on, put it in the shade
You notice the oxygen holes on the side of the bin are clogged with dirt. What should you do?
Clean out the holes
The compost bin is made of metal, and a heatwave is coming. What might happen if you leave the bin in direct sunlight?
It will get really hot
The lid of your metal bin is knocked over and on the ground. Some compost is missing and food scraps are around. There is little paw prints around the bin too. What might have happened?
An animal got into the compost bin and knocked the lid over