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Wild About Worms: An elementary school program about composting
This hands-on 50-minute presentation introduces students to
soil principles, composting and vermicomposting.
Optional: Presenter will help your class set up a classroom
vermicomposter*, all materials included.
Cost for presentation: $30
Cost with vermicomposter: $40 *Two week notice required in order to prepare vermicomposter materials.
To book a presentation, please contact Erin Moir
624-2147 or [email protected]
Students will explore:
The characteristics of soil
The relationship between soil
and living things
The differences between organic
and inorganic material
How to reduce household waste
by composting
Wild About Worms:
An elementary school program about composting
Purpose This program is designed to help build students’ understanding of the components of soil, composting and the connection of plants to the soil.
Grade 3 Science Curriculum Understanding Earth and Space Systems: Soils in the Environment Overall Expectations 1. Assess the impact of soils on society and the environment, and of society and the
environment on soils; 2. Investigate the composition and characteristics of different soils; 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the composition of soils, the types of soils, and the
relationship between soils and other living things. Specific Expectations
1.2 Assess the impact of human action on soils, and suggest ways in which humans can affect soils positively and/or lessen or prevent harmful effects on soils
2.2 Investigate the components of soils, the condition of soil, and additives found in soil 2.4 Investigate the process of composting, and explain some advantages and disadvantages of
composting 3.3 Describe the interdependence between the living and non-living things that make up soil 3.4 Describe ways in which the components of various soils enable the soil to provide
shelter/homes and/or nutrients for different kinds of living things
Health and Physical Education Curriculum Grade 2 C2.Making Healthy Choices
C2.1 Canada’s Food Guide –healthy growth C2.2 Food choices
Grade 3 C1. Understanding Healthy Concepts
C1.1 Food origins, nutritional value, and environmental impact
Grade 4 C1. Understanding Healthy Concepts
C1.1 Nutrients