2011 Annual Report for YNC10-058
Project Type: Youth
Funds awarded in 2010: $400.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2013
Region: North Central
State: Illinois
Project Coordinator:
Emma Ahern
Andrew Cooke Magnet School
Co-Coordinators:
Julie Ahern
Andrew Cooke Magnet School
Composting with Red Wiggler Worms
Summary
WORK ACTIVITIES
We had our 4th graders work with the worms. They collected food and spread it in the bins. We studied the parts of the worm and how they work, helping the soil while decomposing the compost, another area of our learning.
OUTREACH
While we haven’t gotten to demonstrations or field days, we will have worm release days in our gardens in the future. This year, we let the worms in the inground bed of our greenhouse.
WORK PLAN FOR 2012
We plan to expand the fourth grade roll to make them a bit more active in the food collection process in addition to keeping them in their classrooms (perhaps). We plan on the outdoor release ceremonies next spring, as well as perhaps, a worm study “project.”
Objectives/Performance Targets
Accomplishments/Milestones
Impacts and Contributions/Outcomes
Collaborators:
Todd Freer
tfreer@wps60.org
Science Teacher
Andrew Cooke Magnet School
522 Belvidere Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
Office Phone: 8473605495
Website: http://schools.wps60.org/cooke/
Science Teacher
Andrew Cooke Magnet School
522 Belvidere Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
Office Phone: 8473605495
Website: http://schools.wps60.org/cooke/