ERIC Number: ED476805
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2002-Jun
Pages: 77
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
The Worm Guide: A Vericomposting Guide for Teachers.
California Integrated Waste Management Board, Sacramento.
This guide focuses on vermicomposting of food waste. Contents include: (1) "Integrated Waste Management"; (2) "Basics of Vermicomposting"; (3) "Other Worm Bin Residents"; (4) "The Garden Connection"; (5) "Closing the Food Loop at Your School"; (6) "Fundraising"; (7) "Activities for Classroom"; and (8) "Case Studies". Appendices include educational materials, web sources, reuse options, worm bin options, worm suppliers, worm bin suppliers and lessons from "Closing the Loop". (YDS)
Descriptors: Animals, Environmental Education, Lesson Plans, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Waste Disposal
California Integrated Waste Management Board, 1001 I Street, P.O. Box 4025, Sacramento, CA 95812-4025. Tel: 916-341-6769; Tel: 800-CA-WASTE (Toll Free); Web site: www.ciwmb.ca.gov/schools/curriculum/worms/.
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: California Integrated Waste Management Board, Sacramento.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
