Curated OER
Sponges
In this sponges worksheet, students will explore the characteristics of sponges including their different types of cells and body structures. Students will also determine how sponges reproduce. This worksheet has 3 short answer and 11...
Curated OER
Flatworms
In this flatworms instructional activity, high schoolers will review the characteristics of planarians, tapeworms, and flukes. This instructional activity has 5 true or false, 2 short answer, and 7 matching questions.
Curated OER
Worm Interviews
Students identify types of worms. In this organisms lesson plan, students are shown slides of the different types of worms and take notes on each worm. Students answer questions about each worm.
Biology Junction
Introduction to Animals Crossword Puzzle
In this introduction to animals instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 47 questions on the types and characteristics of animals.
Curated OER
The Three Worm Phyla
Ninth graders examine the three worm phyla. In this classification instructional activity, 9th graders observe, compare and contrast the planarian, tapeworm, and fluke.
Curated OER
Explorations Through Time
For this earth history worksheet, learners visit a website and complete 15 fill in the blank and 8 short answer questions based on what they read. Topics include biodiversity, animal kingdoms, evolution, fossils, and extinction.
Curated OER
Invertebrate Word Search
In this biology instructional activity, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to various types of invertebrates. There are 21 biology terms located in the word search.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Roundworms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of roundworms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Roundworms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The word "worm" is not very scientific. This informal term describes animals that have long bodies with no arms or legs. Worms with round, non-segmented bodies are...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Roundworm Facts
Characteristics of roundworms, an intestinal parasite, are described, including anatomy, reproduction, habitat, and what happens when a human is infected by them.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Roundworm Characteristics
Describes roundworm characteristics, including their classification, habitat, reproduction, infection of humans and pets, and how they are transmitted to other hosts. Includes some examples and the diseases they cause.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Roundworms
This site gives an in-depth description of a roundworm, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 9.6 Roundworms
Explore the characteristics and ecological interactions of roundworms.
University of California
Ucmp: Nematoda Roundworms
General info from the University of California on the the physical characteristics and population ecology of roundworms.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Roundworms and Rotifers: Self Check Quiz
This multiple-choice quiz on roundworms and rotifers allows students to get hints for each question and check their answers after submitting.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Dog Roundworm
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Dog Roundworms (Toxocara canis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Feline Roundworm
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Feline Roundworms (Toxocara cati), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Giant Roundworm
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Giant Roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Human Roundworm
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Human Roundworms (Strongyloides stercoralis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Worm Hunt: Isolating Soil Nematodes From Your Backyard
Nematodes, also called roundworms, are the most abundant animal on Earth and can be found in your back yard, playgrounds, and many other places. This lab involves isolating nematodes from several soil samples to discover the best...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Nematoda
The Animal Diversity Web offers a general introduction to the roundworm and some of its physical characteristics.
US Department of Agriculture
Us Dept. Of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service: Recipe for Tick Soup
This resource by Agricultural Research Service researches how Deer ticks present a major health threat. Find out how scientists are using roundworms (nematodes) to combat the deer tick population.
US Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture: Ultrastructure of Esophagus
This site from the US Department of Agriculture provides brief notes on the structure of the esophagus and cell bodies of juvenile roundworms.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Ascariasis
This site answers any questions you might have about Ascariasis. This site has four pages of information written for parents.