Worm farm - study of school facility. Children in work groups brainstorm the ideas and facts relevant to each stage of the process. Results recorded on a sequential mural - text and illustration. Home Composting Growing spring bulbs in recycled containers. Through class fund-raising, daffodil bulbs and potting mix are bought from local garden centre.
Children write their own letter home using letter format outlined in above.
They will ask for an appropriate used container which can be used for planting their bulb in. The container is decorated with acrylic paints and when dry the bulbs are planted. Plant growth can be measured and recorded as a maths activity if you wish. Students will be introduced to art and craft activities that reuse some of the materials. Rather than setting teacher-imposed parameters for these activities children are provided with raw materials and perhaps a teacher made example.