THE ADVENTURES OF VERMI THE WORM

Come and join Vermi the Worm and all his friends on an adventure into the world of worm bins and vermicomposting!

The Adventures of Vermi the Worm is an animated, interactive game that teaches the basics of vermicomposting and its benefits, plus other waste management strategies like the 3Rs--reduce, reuse and recycle! Vermicomposting is really just composting but you use worms to do the work, and it’s an excellent way to recycle organic materials--like kitchen scraps and yard trimmings.

Go on an adventure with Vermi the Worm as he visits a school garden and hooks up with his buddies, Bubba the Worm, Hugh Hammer, Sunny Flower, and Trashcan. At each stop, you will learn something about vermicomposting or the 3Rs and have a chance to help your new buddies. At the worm bin, you’ll help regulate a worm’s habitat; at the garden you’ll do an experiment using vermicompost; with Trashcan you’ll make choices on how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and vermicompost items that sometimes end up in the garbage; and there's lots more!

Instructions to Download the Vermi Game to Your Home Computer

Please print out and read the following instructions before trying to download a copy of the Adventures of Vermi the Worm game.

Start the Download Process

• Click on either the "PC version" or "Mac version" links to download the appropriate version for your computer or network.
• In the "File Download" dialog box, select “Save this Program to Disk” and then select the “OK” button.
• In the " Save As" dialog box, select where you'd like the program to download (e.g., your computer's hard drive or an appropriate network drive).
• Select the “Save” button and a file named “Vermi” will be copied to the destination you specified.
• The "Download Box" should appear. Downloading will take some time, please wait until the "Download Complete" box opens up.
• The Vermi game files should now be on your computer or network hard drive.
• Download the Vermi  game PC Version now.
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Open the Vermi Game

• After you have run the Vermi Game Installer, locate the "VermiGame" directory folder on your desktop.
• Double click on the VermiGame folder to find the folder inside called  "vermi" and double click on it.  
• Find the  file named  "Default.html"  or "Default"  inside the Vermi folder and double click on it.
• Internet Explorer should open up.
• Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Removal Instructions

• Locate the "Vermi" Directory on your desktop.
• Drag it to the Recycle bin.
• "The Adventures of Vermi the Worm" have been successfully removed from your computer.

Disclaimer/Copyright

The Adventures of Vermi the Worm includes curriculum correlations to the California Content Standards for the Third Grade. Revision of the State standards may alter these correlations. The State makes no warranty, expressed or implied, and assumes no liability for the information contained in the succeeding text.

The Adventures of Vermi the Worm is copyrighted by the California Integrated Waste Management Board, 2001. This game, or parts thereof, is intended for educational use only and may not be reproduced in any form without permission. Please see the Board’s copyright guidelines at www.ciwmb.ca.gov/copyright.htm, and send permission inquiries to:

California Integrated Waste Management Board
Office of Public Affairs, MS-6
1001 I Street
P.O. Box 4025 (mailing address)
Sacramento, CA 95812-4025
Or e-mail to: opa@ciwmb.ca.gov

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Last modified: 05/19/10