The Nitrogen Cycle – Complete Set is a hands-on science material designed to help elementary learners explore and understand the movement of nitrogen through the environment. This complete set combines interactive puzzle work with informative research cards to support earth science and ecology studies, vocabulary development, scientific observation, reading comprehension, and independent learning.
Children explore the major components and processes of the nitrogen cycle, including how nitrogen moves through the atmosphere, soil, water, plants, animals, and microorganisms. The puzzle provides a concrete visual representation of the cycle, while the research cards extend the study through detailed information about each component and process. Together, these materials encourage children to make connections between living organisms and the environment while strengthening critical thinking and scientific understanding.
This complete set includes:
25 Nitrogen Cycle Research Cards
1 Storage Box for Research Cards
Includes the following nitrogen cycle components:
- Nitrogen Cycle
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Atmospheric (N₂)
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Rain
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Decomposition
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Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria in Root Nodules
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Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria in Soil
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Nitrification
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Ammonia (NH₃)
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Ammonification
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Ammonium (NH₄+)
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Decomposers (Bacteria and Fungi)
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Denitrification
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Lightning
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Assimilation
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Volcano
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Nitrites
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Fossil Fuel Emissions
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Fossil Fuels
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Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria in Water
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Plants
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Urine
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Animals
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Dead Animals and Plants
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Nitrates
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Fertilizer
Features:
- Complete science learning set combining puzzle work and research cards
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Includes 25 informative research cards covering the major components and processes of the nitrogen cycle
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Helps children visualize and understand how nitrogen moves through the environment
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Introduces key processes including nitrogen fixation, nitrification, ammonification, assimilation, and denitrification
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Explores relationships between the atmosphere, soil, water, plants, animals, and microorganisms
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Supports earth science, ecology, and scientific vocabulary development
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Encourages independent reading, critical thinking, and scientific observation
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Strengthens reading comprehension and understanding of environmental processes
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Includes a storage box to keep the research cards organized
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Ideal for Montessori classrooms, homeschool environments, and elementary science studies
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Designed and manufactured by Alison's Montessori in Mahwah, New Jersey
These cards are printed on 65lb card stock paper.
The cards are laminated and cut.
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