How to Eat Fried Worms Book and Worm Farming (Vermicomposting)
Using the text, How to Eat Fried Worms, by Thomas Rockwell, we will be read and explore Vermicomposting (Worm Farming)
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
What could be a better way to talk about the adventures of our book character who has taken on the dare of eating 15 worms in 15 days, than by exploring all about these decomposers for ourselves? Don't worry no eating of worms will be included! PROMISE! Using the book as our groundwork, students will read the text on their own time time and discuss with classmates. As a class we will learn about the value of these underfoot creatures through worm exploration, body parts,worm movement, how to make your own worm farm, what is vermicomposting and why would we ever keep worm castings? How to Eat Fried Worms was published in 1973 and has been republished several times. The latest release is April 2019. It has even been made into a funny movie. The intended reading level is grades 3-7 for independent reading, lower if read with an adult. In my experience, it was a little hard for 3rd graders to decode alone. It is also available as an audio story.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I strongly do not encourage the eating of worms despite our clever characters way of dishing them up.
Its always a good idea to wash your hands after this class!
Supply List
A copy, any copy right version of How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell. A small container of red wiggler worms from a big box store, fishing department or local bait shop. If you live where you have great soil. considering digging your own. You only need a few. A bag of gummy worms, small size. A ruler Plastic meat tray (recycled) **Your student will love this book and might like to watch the movie as a reward when they complete the class. (Anything to help clean their room)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2019
Teacher expertise and credentials
Vermicomposting is the keeping of worms for thier ability to create "compost tea" from their bathroom breaks in our soil. Castings are sold in garden centers. I am an advocate for creating your own compost and making your own soil additive from personal experience. Worms were something I was always scared of as my sister thought I should wear them in my hair. This fear took many years to conquer. What helped was my understanding of their importance to our eco-systems.
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Live Group Class
$60
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-9 learners per class
