About the course

Decomposers break down all dead organisms and animal waste to return nutrients back to the environment. Learn about this small but vital part of the energy cycle that returns unused energy to producers. Round out your understanding of the Trophic Pyramid!

Understand energy flow by examining every part of the food chain from decomposers and consumers to producers.

Project

Decomposing Beans

Quiz

Assess your learning with a quiz.

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Tags:

Eco
Energy
Environment
Environmental Science
Food Chain
Trophic Pyramid

Recommended Materials

Dry beans
11 Plastic cups
Paper
Pencil

Instructor

Ellie B.

Performer and Forager

Ellie (they/them) is a Brooklyn-based performer and teaching artist. Ellie graduated from NYU with a BFA in Drama with minors in Applied Theatre and Linguistics. Ellie is also an environmentalist and forager, and they strive to lead a low-waste lifestyle.

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