Decomposers

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Author:

Katie Hale

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

California State University, Fullerton

Collection:

Video and Image Data Access

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

Decomposers eat and break down dead organic material and release nutrients into the soil. Decomposers help in nutrient cycling because they release atoms, which are then recycled in the environment (soil, air, water). Decomposers range from obvious earthworms to non-obvious microscopic microbes and bacteria.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Readings, Teaching and Learning Strategies

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Curriculum Standards:

National Science Education Standards|California Science Content Standards

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution 2.5
Creative Commons Attribution license unless otherwise noted on individual item.