Program Description:

Worms and worm bins are a great way to study and compare anatomy of invertebrates and to learn the role of invertabrates in decomposing, the soil cycle, and the importance of composting. Learn about the many interesting features of a worm (such as the 5 hearts) and learn how you can have a new classroom pets to help with composting, in an indoor worm bin. They will learn about a worm’s anatomy and life cycle, the components of habitat that worms need, and of course composting- how it is done outdoors, how they will use vermicomposting with their worm bin in their classroom, and the benefits of composting. They will get to study and examine a worm in a petri dish, learn what can and cannot be composted through a compost relay game, and cheer on their favorite worm to be the fastest worm to win worm races.

Program Provider: Imago Earth Center
Grade Level: a) Pre-K, b) Kindergarten, c) 1st Grade, d) 2nd Grade, e) 3rd Grade, f) 4th Grade, g) 5th Grade, h) 6th Grade

How much does the program cost? Generally, $65 per classroom hour plus $0.30 per mile roundtrip mileage fee.

Program Provider Website: http://www.imagoearth.org/home/school_programs/worms_and_worm_bins.html
Contact Person Name: David Hill
Contact Person Phone: 513-921-5124
Contact Person Email: dhill@imagoearth.org
Subject Matter: Biology, Composting, Gardening Agriculture and Soil, Habitat

Program Length: 1 hour
Maximum Number of Students: 60
Days Offered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times Offered: Flexible
State Content Standards Met: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana
Venue Needed: Classroom
Region: Greater Cincinnati Area

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