The class studies the soil food web that includes earthworms and conduct four experiments using the crawly critters. Individuals determine whether earthworms are sensitive to light, touch, temperature, and acid.

Explore the wonderful world of earthworms as your class learns about the requirements of animal life. After building soda bottle terrariums, young scholars observe worms over the course of a couple weeks, building an understanding that...

Worms are the kings of the decomposers. A four-part lesson has learners experiment with the characteristics of earthworms and their sensitivities. They vary factors such as light, acidity, temperature, and touch of soil and observe the...

Students create environments to demonstrate how earthworms interact with their surroundings.

Nothing says classroom fun like an invertebrate and a magnifying glass! Snails, earthworms, and roly-poly bugs become the center of attention as pint-sized investigators hone their inquiry and observation skills. They are...

Scientists define and discuss decomposition, and watch pumpkins decompose and return to soil in classroom experiment. They record the date the experiment began, chart changes in pumpkins on a calendar, count how many days it takes...

Young scientists weave together an understanding of ecosystems with this fun collaborative activity. Taking on the roles of different living and non-living elements of specific habitats, learners use a ball of yarn to create...

Students explore vermicomposting, the species of worms needed and the proper climate for it.  In this composting lesson students make their own worm compost bin. 

Young scholars explore the process of decomposition. For this science lesson, students carve a pumpkin and observe as it decomposes. Young scholars compare the changes to an uncarved pumpkin. Students write about the disappearing pumpkin.

Students complete a unit of lessons on animals and animal conservation. They observe a square meter of ground outside the school, set up a model environment, analyze an owl pellet, grow bread mold, and explore various websites.

This adaptable class project, developed by a first grade teacher, reveals the secret world of worms.

Clear instructions, with a photo of each step, explaining how to make a 'worm farm' in a large jar.