Bioremediation is Great!

This week's class is on bioremediation.....using plants, mushrooms and microbes to help clean up the soil and water.  It was a hit with the 3-5 grade class, some of whom are becoming enthusiastic environmentalists.  For the younger ones, keeping concepts simple is key.....after all, a preschooler can't be expected to understand pollution, heavy metals and toxicity. How depressing!  BUT..... beautiful plants clean up the soil in the same way that they are learning how to clean up their room.  Plus, plants are fun to grow.  

I always like to pass on information for parents too in the topics I select for class. So if anyone has concerns about lead-based paint flaking from their house, for example....well, now you know you can grow sunflowers all around your home to take care of it. (Just dispose of them appropriately at the end of the season.)

Inexpensive, beautiful and effective. Way cool science!