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 erin@ecosuperior.org

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