Why Teach Worm Composting?
Composting is an engaging way for students to learn about important life science concepts such as the web of life, ecosystems, anatomy, and how to conduct scientific experiments. Additionally, by setting up and observing a worm bin ecosystem over the course of several months, students will experience first hand how worms and other decomposers recycle fruits and vegetable scraps into compost. Through this experience, students will be inspired to practice the 4Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle and rot) at school, at home, and in everyday life. What Will the Wonders of a Worm Bin Program Include? In the first year, an irecycle@school educator will visit your classroom and teach a series of three lessons connected to 4th and 5th grade California State Science Standards. Each lesson will last one hour and thirty minutes. You will also be provided with pre- and post-lesson activities that connect to both California State Science and Language Arts Standards. In the following school year, you will be
