“A Whole New World” (Soil Exploration Unit) Part 3: Compost Community

Teachers don't talk trash, they talk COMPOST!! Compost is the best way to teach students the value of community as they create a Classroom Compost Program. In this 3-day introductory lesson, students will create a Compost Recipe and Compost Poster. It will conclude with month-long Classroom Composting Project. This lesson will not just reinforce the value of teamwork and community, it will facilitate academic conversations and writing skills. The lesson concludes with a hands-on evaluation of the composting program, emphasizing life science skills and concepts as students dig into their whole new world of compost.