Vermicomposting

What is vermicomposting?

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What can be added to a vermicompost heap as a beginner? (this food will not run the risk of our compost heap smelling)

• meat

• dairy products

• citrus fruits

• vegetables

What kind of worms are most useful in a vermicomposting heap?

What is one problem that might occur?

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What are two things that we can add to our compost heap?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What information will help make our compost heap successful?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Draw a picture of the layers of an ideal compost heap

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

a process that converts organic materials into nutrient-rich soil through decomposition

• bacteria

• heap

• compost

• dirt

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

a type of single cell organism

• compost

• bacteria

• heap

• dirt

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

an organism that breaks down dead plant and animal material

• producer

• human

• consumer

• decomposer