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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Diets Affect Earthworms and the Soil They Enrich

For Students 6th - 8th
In this environment-oriented experiment, you will mix it up with earthworms, soil, and various types of organic kitchen scraps. The basic idea is to set up small earthworm colonies to compost different types of food waste. You test the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Earthworms: Nature's Tiller?

For Students 6th - 8th
Everybody knows that worms are good for the soil, but not everybody knows why. This lab shows you how to efficiently measure earthworms within units of soil to determine their affect on decomposition and reduction of surface residue.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Earthworms

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a earthworm, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Earthworm Biology: Science of the Natural Decomposers

For Students 9th - 10th
The anatomy of an earthworm is described and how it reproduces.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Earthworm Facts and Information

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn where earthworms live, how they are useful to the environment, and other interesting fun facts.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: What's Different About These Worms?

For Teachers 3rd
Observe three different worm models and identify characteristics.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Lets Net: Worm Bin Project Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students learn about the worm life cycle and decomposition of life by creating small-scale worm ecosystems. Research groups share scientific data with groups at other schools using web-based communication tools.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Ermine

For Students 4th - 8th
Ermine are highly adaptable predators, easily invading small burrows to feed on voles, mice, and young rabbits. They also eat earthworms, frogs, and squirrels, climbing trees and swimming if necessary. Learn more about the Mustela...

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