Lately, we've been noticing a lot of worms in the yard. I have to admit, I've never been a fan of them! In fact, I'm terrified of worms. However, the boys seem to find these creatures quite amusing. While we were observing them in the garden, I decided to bring out the earthworm life cycle figures that my Aunt had brought when she visited.
Before learning about the life cycle of worms, Mavi and I researched earthworms on the internet. Here are some fascinating facts we found about worms!
1. There are 6,000 species of worms worldwide.
2. Worms breathe through their skin as they have no lungs.
3. They are hermaphrodites, meaning they are both male and female and can produce sperm and eggs.
4. Worms need water to survive. If their skin dries out, they will die.
5. Earthworms are made up of mostly water, about 90%.
I also created similar learning materials for my Animal Life Cycle resources. I find this approach helpful as Mavi can retain a lot of information by presenting the life cycle this way.
You can download a copy of the Worm Life Cycle here.
Because I can’t take earthworms indoors or conduct hands-on learning on earthworm anatomy, we used our worm figure instead to examine the parts of an earthworm. Click here for a copy of the Worm Nomenclature Cards.
Because I wanted to integrate Vito into our activities, we made some wormy meal (unhealthy!). I made Vito hammer a few Oreo cookies… and use them as soil.
Then we added some wormy jellies for everyone to feast on!
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France 3 Part Cards by Welcome to Mommyhood
Ocean Animals Clip Card by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Planets Learning Pack by 3 Dinosaurs
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So despite the fact that the thought of studying worms makes me want to lose my dinner, I've got to say these activities are great. My kiddos would love them. They've been fascinated with worms lately! I'm guessing I'll be back to visit this post later for reference.
ReplyDeleteSo despite the fact that the thought of studying worms makes me want to lose my dinner, I've got to say these activities are great. My kiddos would love them. They've been fascinated with worms lately! I'm guessing I'll be back to visit this post later for reference.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for featuring our ocean themed clip cards! I love the earth worm activities you did, we will have to do these. My daughter loves holding worms.
ReplyDeleteI love your activities :) I agree with Renae that I also don't really like to think about studying worms, but I bet my kiddo would have a blast!!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you so much for featuring my France 3 part cards!
DeleteI have to say the look on Vito's face crushing the Oreos just made me laugh out loud :) I know HE'S having the most fun of them all!
ReplyDeleteOh! What a cool lesson! :) I'm sure they also loved the snack! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool. Love the life cycle too.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to use these printables as a reference when we study about worms... if we study about worms. ;) I love how you made the life-cycle cards! Great work. :)
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