Worm farming

Worm farming can be done by anyone, but why and how? Have a look at this picture and discuss what you know about what worms do?

Here is a timelapse video of worms doing their job in a worm farm https://youtu.be/n9Mnf9ysNSs

At school we have a hungry bin here is how it works https://youtu.be/J-GgaOx68xQ

You can have a hungry bin or you can make a worm farm at home for very little cost. Google YouTube for ideas and videos to show you how to do this.

While watching these videos we need to understand a few words, here is our...

Worm farming glossary

So let's make a plan for Ponsonby Primary school:

Think:

Why should we use our worm farm? 

If we use our worm farm what should we put in it? 

What can't we put in it? 

We need to make a sustainable plan. That means a plan that works all the time and is do-able! 

How will we collect worm food?

What will we do with the castings?

Who will be responsible at holiday times? 

If you would like to research more about worms visit here: http://sfenvironmentkids.org/teacher/activities/Worm_Ed_Packet.pdf