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OBJECTIVE Students will make observations of how worms move, talk about the foods they like to eat and make art. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What job does a worm do in the garden? What foods do worms eat? MATERIALS NEEDED Juicer Cut up red/purple beets Worms Cups Construction paper PROCEDURE IntroductionWhat kind of food do worms like […]
OBJECTIVE Students will understand that worms help to make soil through digesting organic matter. Students will see the process from beginning to end through the worm bin/apartments. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does soil come from? What do worms need to survive? MATERIALS NEEDED Worm bin/apartments, Shredded paper, Watering cans/spray bottles, Finished worm castings, Food scraps, Gloves, […]
OBJECTIVE Students will perform an experiment to answer questions they have about worms. Students will go through the scientific process to answer these questions. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does soil come from? MATERIALS NEEDED WormsShredded paperSpray bottlesEmpty clear recycled containers (tennis ball containers, plastic ice cream containers)Rubber bandsFabric to cover top of containerBlack construction paperFood scrapsScience […]
OBJECTIVE Students will be able to make compost tea ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is compost? How do we build soil? MATERIALS NEEDED One of each per group: PROCEDURE Introduction: Discuss what compost is and the benefits. Ask students what they think compost tea is and what it is for? Discuss the benefits of compost tea and […]
OBJECTIVE Students will be able to analyze a soil test Students will be able to amend soil according to soil test results ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is soil? How do we improve soil health? Why is soil health important? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction: Review soil knowledge. Ask students, “What is balanced soil? What does it mean […]
OBJECTIVE Students will be able to compare different soils using their senses ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does soil feel? Does all soil feel the same? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Preparation:Set out four containers of different soil. Set paper scraps from empty paper bags and pens next to each containers Activity: Divide your class into four equal-sized groups […]
