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Description

Create an artificial home for worms and watch these amazing digging machines at work.

Courtesy of The Scout Association
https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/it-s-a-worm-s-world/

Resources

Vegetable peelings (or other green food waste)
A clear plastic tub
Damp soil or compost
Sand
Earthworms
If you plan to go worm hunting, you will also want a watering can, sheet, garden fork, trowels and torches

Take it further
Create individual miniature wormeries that everyone can take home. Ask everyone to look after their worms for at least two months. This will meet requirement 1 of the Animal Carer Activity Badge.

Safety: Science
Supervise young people, and only do science activities that are advised and age appropriate for your section. Test activities first, to make sure you’re confident you can lead them safely. Use protective clothing where necessary.

Safety: Sharp objects
Teach young people how to use sharp objects safely. Supervise them appropriately throughout. Store all sharp objects securely, out of the reach of young people.

There is no danger with this project, apart from when handling the soil. Everyone should be vaccinated against tetanus already. Make sure everyone washes their hands carefully. Worms do not bite or produce any skin irritant.

Instructions

See instructions PDF

Change the level of challenge
Work in teams to create small wormeries. Keep the wormery going for two months to see even clearer changes.

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Badge Links

• Animal Carer - Pet care
• Scientist - Worms or Ants
• World - Environment