Students explore decomposition and soil health by creating their own garden.  In this agriculture activity, students build a "lasagna garden" with organic matter found in the area and plant perennials native to their region....

Students complete a unit of lessons on spiders and worms. They discuss worm and spider characteristics, create a garbage garden, observe worms, create gummy worm prints, read the book, 'The Very Busy Spider,' and construct a spider and...

Fourth graders complete analysis experiments for decomposers and their adaptable traits. In this decomposers instructional activity, 4th graders test worm behavior to light, sound, warmth, touch, and moisture. Students work in groups to...