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Elementary science worksheet about recycling and decomposition with a passage and questions about items that break down in nature.
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Recycling and Decomposition

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This printable science worksheet teaches early-elementary students about decomposition and recycling. Students read a short passage, circle items that decompose (plants and animals) versus those that don't (metals, plastic, glass), complete fill-in-the-blank sentences, and answer short questions about landfills and nature's recycling process. Works well as a standalone lesson, science center activity, or homework for environmental-science units.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Environment
Grade Level:
2nd Grade
Updated June 2026

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