Curated OER
Red Wigglers
Students are introduced to the benefits of using Red Wiggler worms to produce compost. They identify the requirements for the worms and the methods to follow in order to produce compost. They draw a picture of a functioning worm bin.
Curated OER
Worm Composting
Second graders discuss worm composting. In this decomposition lesson, 2nd graders look at the anatomy of the worm and how it eats food. They have their own worm bin and review what foods can and can not be given to the worms for...
Environmental Education for Kids
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Learn all about worm composting in this article.
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Worm Wranglers [Pdf]
A lesson in worm composting for Grade Three.
Other
Waste Watch: Recyclezone: Activity Zone: Wonderful Worms: Composting
Learn how to create a worm-powered compost system. Find materials needed, where to buy worms, what to put in the compost, and questions and answers about making nutrient-rich compost from table scraps.