In this experiment, learners learn how to make their own compost in a plastic bottle and then observe the decomposition process in action.
Grade: 3-7
Resources Required: • 2 litre plastic bottle (1 per pair) • Plate/tray – to be placed under bottle for drainage (1 per pair) • Push pins • Organic debris e.g. fallen leaves, grass clippings, and soil • Fork/spoon/stick (needed to mix compost) • Fruit and vegetable peels, cores, and scraps from the kitchen • Old newspaper • Scissors/knife • Spray bottle – to dampen the system • Masking tape • Optional: Old rag/dishcloth (1 per pair)
We have our own compost heap and composter at the school which we fill with various organic materials from the school garden as well as food scraps (banana peels, cores etc) from the 2l tubs from the classrooms as well as food scraps from the tuckshop. Thanks for further ideas.
We are thrilled to be acknowledged for our efforts in this field. We will post photos of our two pool bucket worm farms and the related powerpoint after our Enviroclub meeting tomorrow.
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We have our own compost heap and composter at the school which we fill with various organic materials from the school garden as well as food scraps (banana peels, cores etc) from the 2l tubs from the classrooms as well as food scraps from the tuckshop. Thanks for further ideas.
Amazing! I love that the compost system combines organic waste from all over the school 🙂
We are thrilled to be acknowledged for our efforts in this field. We will post photos of our two pool bucket worm farms and the related powerpoint after our Enviroclub meeting tomorrow.