Vermicomposting (Recycling with Worms)
by East Central Indiana Solid Waste District

As very efficient recyclers, worms are a great way to
introduce the concept of recycling nature’s way. There are many
hands-on activities that teach the “worm” fundamentals and
answer the question: Why are worms so important to our
environment? During the program the students will help set up a
worm bin for the class to keep so that they can observe the
worms’ recycling efforts over time. The worms also provide a nice
way to teach about food chains.

OfferingsOfferings
  • Classroom volunteers/presenters, Curriculum & instructional materials, Direct teaching, Materials & supplies
AudiencesAudiences
  • 1st Grade Students / Youth, 2nd Grade Students / Youth, 3rd Grade Students / Youth, 4th Grade Students / Youth, 5th Grade Students / Youth, 6th Grade Students / Youth, General Public/Family
LocationLocation
    On K-12 school campus
  • Other Location
TimingTiming
    During school day
  • After school
  • Evenings
  • Summer
  • Weekends
ThemesThemes
  • Waste
Academic AlignmentAcademic Alignment
    Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
  • Social Studies NCSS
LanguagesLanguages
    English
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