Cady KurzMay 30, 20191 min readSoil Classification Activity Ask students if they know the different types of soil. Introduce Silt, Sand, and Clay. Pass around bags with the type of soil in each....
Cady KurzMay 30, 20191 min readDecomposition TagIntroduce the life cycle and the role of decomposers in nature and in composting. One participant will play the character “death” and...
Cady KurzMay 30, 20191 min readPoetry ActivityPresent 5 types of poetry: Acrostic, Limerick, Diamante, Haiku, Noun-Based. Explain and give examples for each. These poems must relate...
Cady KurzMay 30, 20191 min readLandfill ActivityAsk kids to draw what they think a landfill looks like. Ask for volunteers to share their hypothesis. Go over landfill diagram on board....
Cady KurzMay 30, 20191 min readDIY Compost Jar ActivityStudents will each receive a jar. After labeling the jars and poking holes in the lids, we will go outside and collect natural,...
Cady KurzMay 21, 20191 min readIdentification ActivityBring in different assortments of trash. First have the kids separate them into piles of biodegradable and non-biodegradable. From those...
Cady KurzMay 21, 20191 min readComparative Soil ActivityFirst we will talk about how to start compost (Basic explanation). Bring two labeled pots in. One will have regular soil in it and the...