An experiment involving earthworms and compost designed to help students understand the role plant and animal matter plays in eco-systems. Developed by Agriculture Education, Prince Edward Island.

This is an experiment to find out how fast a banana peel rots or decomposes over time in three different environments: in a vermicompost bin, in garden soil and just on it’s own. Students will understand the role of red wiggler worms in vermicomposting and why vermicomposting is beneficial. They'll also learn about other ways that organic matter decomposes (outdoor composting and bacteria.)

This is a publicly available resource developed by the Little Green Thumbs program, a classroom gardening program. Learn more about the Little Green Thumbs program in your region.

Your students can grow vegetables and herbs from items you'd normally throw in your compost bucket. With little effort and a pinch of creativity you can devise some very imaginative indoor gardens from your kitchen leftovers! Kids love this idea and it's a great way to reinforce the sustainable living concepts of recycling and reusing.

This is a publicly available resource developed by the Little Green Thumbs program, a classroom gardening program. Learn more about the Little Green Thumbs program in your region.

Get your students outside and growing with this simple, hands-on activity! Seed balls combine science, sustainability, and creativity as students mix clay, compost, and seeds to create their own mini ecosystems. Once dry, these seed balls can be tossed into gardens or natural spaces, where rain activates growth—making it an engaging way to explore plant life cycles, environmental stewardship, and the importance of pollinators.