Primary
"Worms at Work - Nature's Recyclers"
(50-60 Minutes - Outdoor preferred)
Through this workshop, we blend science, sustainability and sensory exploration in a way that feels like a discovery - not just a lesson.
Through a hands-on introduction to worm composting, we dig into the wonderful world of worms — learning about their biology, exploring how composting works, setting up a classroom worm bin, and watching these tiny recyclers turn food scraps into rich, healthy soil right before our eyes.
It’s messy in the best way, full of curiosity, and guaranteed to change how students see the "dirt" beneath their feet.
Keep the curiosity growing all year long by adding a Bin-O-Worms classroom worm bin. This low-maintenance composting bin becomes a living science lab and eco-friendly class pet, allowing students to continue observing, feeding, and investigating worms long after the workshop ends.
Curriculum Links
Grade 1
Living things and their environment
- Identifying basic needs of living things (air, water, food, shelter)
- Observing characteristics of animals (movement, growth)
- Understanding that living things depend on their environment
- Recognizing ways humans can care for living things
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Grade 2
Growth and changes in animals
- Investigating stages of growth, development and life cycles
- Comparing physical and behavioral animal characteristics
- Understanding how animals are suited to their environment
- Developing observation and questioning skills through scientific inquiry
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Grade 3
Soils in the environment
- Assess the impact of soils on society and the environment, and suggest ways in which humans can enhance positive and/or lessen or prevent harmful effects.
- Identify various strategies used to maintain and improve soil health