In this soil worksheet, students complete 2 pages about the importance of soil in plant growth. Students read about red worms and answer 2 questions about composting. Students fill out a chart with their observations of plants planted in...

Third graders explore agriculture by viewing a PowerPoint presentation in class. In this animal relationship activity, 3rd graders identify the types of farm animals humans feed on and their dependency on such small insects like worms....

Students explore Earth science by participating in a compost activity in class. In this worm instructional activity, students discuss the importance of worms in the creation of plants. Students cut out pieces from a print out to assemble...

Second graders examine the six nutrients humans need to maintain good heath. In this ecosystem lesson plan, 2nd graders learn about how plants grow and compare how humans need nutrients from plants to how plants need nutrients from the...

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.

Young scholars explore the process of decomposition. In this ecology and measurement lesson plan, students prepare a worm home to be used for vermicomposting. Young scholars weigh a group of worms and the added food, recording this...

Learners study soil, living and non-living particles in the soil, and learn about composting. In this soil study lesson, students study soil samples and discuss the living and non-living components of the soil. Learners classify the...

Third graders study vermicomposting. In this vermicomposting lesson, 3rd graders prepare to begin a unit on decomposition by constructing a worm bin. Students collect worms to be used later in experiments.

Fifth graders explore agriculture by viewing compost related presentations. In this worm and soil lesson, 5th graders identify the relationship between good soil and the worms who inhabit it by reading assigned text in class. Students...

In this soil conservation worksheet, students study and analyze two excellent ways to enhance soil conservation: compost heap and leaf-mould. Students review all the ingredients in making both.

Students study decomposition. In this decomposition lesson, students discuss the background information about decomposition. Students then complete the 'Chew It Twice' worksheet.

Students explore the environment by researching insects. In this earthworm lesson, students utilize soil and plexiglass to build a see through wormery in which students can observe the worms at work. Students identify the benefits of...

Students visit the UBC Farm. In this activity on various landscapes, students spend a day at the University of British Columbia exploring the farm and trail adjoining the campus. This activity could be modified for use in any region that...

Students explore decomposition and soil health by creating their own garden.  In this agriculture lesson, students build a "lasagna garden" with organic matter found in the area and plant perennials native to their region....

Composting not only helps to get rid of food and lawn waste but also helps to fertilize our garden. Find out how to set up a compost box in this brief, informative article.

Try to guess the name of each insect, worm, or other small creature that lives in a compost bin. Clicking on each image leads to a page of detailed information about that species.