Learning in a group is not a new idea, but the Web provides a new way of collaborting that makes this method of learning more practical and universal. Jackie Applin is a third grade teacher at Newberry Elementary School in Newberry, MI, and was recently awarded the 1995 Ameritech Michigan Teacher Excellence Award for her use of the Internet to support projects in her classroom. Worm Bin Project Includes a detailed description of the unit. In this unit, students will learn about decomposition and the life cycle by creating worm bins. Introduction to Worm Bin Project.
Students observe the decomposing process of the food chain.
Students observe whether the type of food fed to worms will affect the castings given off during the decomposition process. They will discuss differing findings and hypothesize reasons for these differences. Growing Plants with Worm Castings. Students test the worm castings for content and use them to grow seeds. Students hypothesize which castings will best sustain seed growth.