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How to Build an Earthworm House Project

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A comprehensive step-by-step guide to building an earthworm house.

This teaching resource is the perfect biological science project to use when teaching and learning about how living things live in different places where their needs are met. Building an earthworm house also provides a great opportunity for students to observe the external features of small animals.

It is important to note that there are various types of earthworms and that not all worm types are well-suited for composting. Red worms can tolerate warmer conditions and much higher worm densities. They can also breed and consume waste much faster than typical soil worms.

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NSW Curriculum alignment

ST1-4LW-S
In Science Stage 1 Knowledge and Understanding
Describes observable features of living things and their environments
ST1-5LW-T
In Science Stage 1 Knowledge and Understanding
Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products

Victorian Curriculum alignment

VCSSU042
In Science Foundation Level Science Understanding
Living things have a variety of external features and live in different places where their basic needs, including food, water and shelter, are met

Australian Curriculum alignment

ACSSU017
In Science Year 1 Science Understanding Biological sciences
Living things have a variety of external features
ACSSU211
In Science Year 1 Science Understanding Biological sciences
Living things live in different places where their needs are met

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