Chapter 14 - Vermicompost as sustainable didactic strategy in CBTis No. 008

The New Mexican School promotes student-centered learning through experiences connected to their environment and the application of science to improve quality of life and environmental sustainability. Within this framework, the project “Vermicomposting as a Sustainable Didactic Strategy at CBTis No. 008” was developed with the objective of remediating the school’s soil through the use of organic waste from the cafeteria, employing red Californian earthworms (Eisenia fetida). The research adopted a mixed methodology, integrating quantitative analyses of the soil’s physicochemical parameters —pH, conductivity, and organic matter— with a qualitative approach focused on the reflective participation of members of the Science Club. The results revealed a significant improvement in soil fertility and the growth of vegetables in previously unproductive areas. From a qualitative perspective, students demonstrated greater environmental awareness, collaboration, and commitment to sustainable practices. In conclusion, the project fostered both ecological restoration of the soil and the scientific and ethical formation of participants, aligning environmental education with the principles of the New Mexican School, which promotes meaningful, participatory learning oriented toward collective well-being.