Our study of worm anatomy and behavior continues with a closer look at the color, shapes and movement of worms inside the classroom.
After student record the basic anatomy they see they build structures to test the worm behavior. Will the worm move around, over or under the structure? Does it like the light or dark, wet or dry environments?
By the end of our study we look at the differences between night crawlers and red wigglers, their behavior within nature and the classroom and were amazed to learn that worms have both boy and girl parts, have five hearts and if cut within seven segments of their tail they will survive. The last fact, of course, had to be confirmed by a stealthy mad scientist in the room. After taking a pair of classroom scissors and thoughtfully snipping, the girl approached Mrs. K with concern of the worm's well being. We decided that it may be best to leave the dissecting to middle school laboratories.
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