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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Worm Compost Bin

For Students 3rd - 8th
Composting not only helps to get rid of food and lawn waste but also helps to fertilize our garden. Find out how to set up a compost box in this brief, informative article.
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Compost Guide: A Complete Guide to Composting

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative resource is a complete guide to composting. Common composting materials, site selection, seasonal schedule, making compost, and the compost bin are just a few of the topics explored.
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Texas A&M University

Texas A&m University: Composting for Kids

For Students 6th - 8th
Slide show with script from the Texas A&M University describing how to layer a compost bin, and how to make a trench compost or pocket compost. Gives nitrogen and carbon content examples of compostable materials. Explains gardening...
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New Brunswick Waste Management /"Backyard Magic"

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive description of the environmental benefits of composting solid waste. Complete directions for composting, detailed description of composting chemistry, suggestions for applications of humus, question and answer page,...
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Making Compost

For Students 9th - 10th
How not to fail, hints, compost containers, assembling the materials, are but a few of the many topics presented in this competent site.
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Master Composter

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about composting, and find our how it helps connect people to the Earth's natural processes.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Urban Text: Adventures of Herman the Worm

For Students 2nd - 5th
WORMS- What are they? Where did they come from? If you are interested in Herman the Worm's family tree (biologically speaking), his body structures, or all the facts about him that you'll ever need, go to "The Adventures of Herman the...
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Worm Woman's Web Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic introduction to former biology teacher Mary Appelhof's books on vermicomposting at home/school/small businesses. Moderate autobiographical information on Applehof and her goals and purpose for vermicomposting. Brief description of...
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Recycle Roundup Action Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Sort as much trash as possible in two minutes. Guide the character around the park to pick up items, such as a apple cores, water bottles, and boxes, and take them to the correct bins. There are bins for recyclable, non-recyclable, and...