Understanding Rot and Decomposition

The class, led by Ms. Frizzle, explores the concept of decomposition through a contest and a field trip. Wanda wins a contest with a rotten item and plans to beautify a lot with a tree. The class shrinks to explore a log, discovering the life within it and learning about the importance of rot and decomposition. Wanda realizes the value of leaving nature as it is, and the class reflects on the lessons learned about natural recycling and ecosystems.

What was the prize Ms. Frizzle gave to Wanda for winning the rot contest?

• A moldy sandwich

• A baby tree

• A science book

• A pet beetle

Why did Wanda want to plant her tree in the empty lot?

• To create a theme park

• To make the lot beautiful

• To build a shopping mall

• To start a farm

What did the class discover inside the log during their field trip?

• A hidden treasure

• A family of mice

• A secret laboratory

• A magical portal

What role do fungi and bugs play in the decomposition process?

• They destroy the log

• They protect the log

• They help break down the log

• They ignore the log

What did the class find at the end of the log that was perfect for Wanda's tree?

• A small pond

• A patch of grass

• Rich soil

• A pot of gold

What was Wanda's plan to save the log from being removed?

• To hide the log

• To build a fence around it

• To call the police

• To dress as log gremlins

What did Wanda learn about rot by the end of the adventure?

• It is essential for nature

• It is harmful

• It is useless

• It is a waste of space

What did the class decide to do with the log after their adventure?

• Leave it as it is

• Paint it

• Remove it

• Burn it

How did the class convince the log removal service to leave the log?

• By offering money

• By showing the life in the log

• By threatening them

• By calling Ms. Frizzle

What did Ms. Frizzle say about the nature of rot?

• It is delicious

• It is boring

• It is nutritious

• It is dangerous