Compost in a Cup | Science & STEAM for Kids

Get ready for spring/summer gardening and Earth Day with this easy composting project with Mrs. Charles. Best for kids in grades 1-5 with an adult caregiver.
SUPPLIES
- bowl
- spoon
- knife (with adult caregiver's help)
- cutting board
- 2 plastic cups
- paper or ceramic bowls (if placing cups inside on furniture)
- compost material (vegetable and fruit scraps; coffee grounds optional)
- 2 plastic baggies or plastic wrap
- 2 rubber bands
- 1/4 cup dirt
- water
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:12 Supplies
0:55 Cutting food scraps
2:15 Adding dirt & water & fill cups
3:17 Caring for your cups
4:47 Science behind composting
5:30 Outro
MUSIC
Good Times by Patrick Patrikios (KZbin audio library)
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