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Building a wormery

Learn how to create a wormery with 4th and 5th graders using sand, soil, worms, leaves, gravel, and water. Follow simple steps, add materials in layers, and watch the worms work their magic in the soil. Great educational and hands-on activity for children.

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Building a wormery

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  1. Building a wormery By 5th and 4th class!!!

  2. Materials needed • You need sand, soil, worms, leaves, gravel and water.

  3. Equipment • You will need a shovel and a container to put it in.

  4. Method 1 • Put some gravel at the bottom of the container to allow for drainage.

  5. Method 2 • Put in soil.

  6. Method 3 • Add a layer of sand and repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary.

  7. Method 4 • Add a little water if soil is very dry.

  8. Method 5 • Add leaves and release collected worms on top.

  9. Method 6 • Cover container. Ensure that you leave tiny air holes.

  10. Method 7 • Leave in a dark place.

  11. Result • The worms will mix the soil, sand and leaves together.

  12. The End • By Leah, Mae and Kyah

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