redhen
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Build a Classroom bin - 2005/11/17 08:58
I am posting this to encourage teachers and classroom parent volunteers (how I got my start), to set up a classroom worm bin. I have done this with PreK-3 grade levels, so far. This year I am going into middle school 6th and High School Earth/Environmental Science classes. When building a bin, I use 3 or 10 gallon Rubbermaid bins. The bins are simple to set up and very hands-on and exciting for the kids. In NC, 3rd grade level does a soil unit and what better way to actually see how it works. Teachers have been thrilled with all of the areas in their curriculum that these bins can be integrated. Students write about how they set up the bin (or draw pictures) and what the worms need to thrive, observe and collect data, practice their math skills, research, make predictions and learn how they can make a real difference in their own environment, by turning their food/paper waste into a valuable resource. The students I started with (3rd grade) are in High School now. When I see them they all remember about working with the worms and how much fun it was. That makes me smile.
Susan Quinby-Honer
redhen@nc.rr.com
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