Wonderful Worms

created by
Kittiya Banks-Johnson
Elizabeth Langer

Introduction | Activity 1 | Activity 2 | Activity 3 | Activity 4 | Activity 5 | Activity 6
 Activity 7 | Activity 8 | Activity 9 | Activity 10 | Conclusion
 

Introduction

Slimy   YuckySquishy  Dirty

These are words that describe earthworms.

But what about......?

Interesting   HelpfulLife-giving  Fun

Today you will explore the wonderful world of the earthworm.  Follow the links to answer questions and play games that will teach you about our friend, the earthworm.

Do we have anything in common with the earthworm?  Complete the following activities to find out .

Activity 1:
You will follow links to answer questions.  Your teacher may give you a worksheet to complete.  Use the "back" button in the tool bar to get back to this page.

Click the arrow and answer the following questions:

1. What is the head called?
2. What is the tail called?

Activity 2:
Click the arrow and answer the following question:

1. What do earthworms need to live?

Activity 3:
Click the arrow and answer the following questions:

1. What are the little rings around the earthworm?
2. What is the name of the hairs on the earthworm?

Activity 4:
Click the arrow and answer the following question:

1. What does the clitellum do?

Activity 5:
Click the arrow and answer the following question:

1. How many hearts does an earthworm have?

Activity 6:
Let's take a quiz on the earthworm's body!!

Activity 7:  What do earthworms eat?
Click the arrow and answer the following questions:

1. Do earthworms eat vegetables?
2. Do earthworms eat meat?
3. What is one interesting thing earthworms eat?

Activity 8:
Let's take a quiz on what the earthworm eats!!!

Activity 9:  Earthworm facts
Explore this link to learn some more interesting facts about earthworms.

1. Write two new things you have learned about the earthworm.

Activity 10:  Just for fun
Explore these links for some fun activities!

to a Color Me

to a quiz with a treat at the end

Conclusion

You are now ready to begin the worm adventure in your classroom.  How are earthworms helpful to us?  Do they help or hurt plants?  Explore these questions in your classroom.