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Here you will find many interesting experiments that you can do with your teacher and classmates, at home with your parents and even some you could do on your own in the back garden!
You will need:
1. Measure the length of your earthworm using a ruler. Compare to others in the class to find the average length of the earthworms. 2. Record the colour of the worm. Examine the worm's body; is it the same colour all over? 3. Look carefully at the worm's body. Can you identify the rings around their body? What are these called? How many can you count? 4. Identify the anterior and posterior of the worm's body. How can you tell the difference? Can you see the worm's tiny mouth? (HINT: The magnifying glass would help). 5. Hold the worm in your hand. Run your finger from its tail to its head. Can you feel the tiny hairs (setae)? 6. Place your worm on a sheet of paper. Silence!! Can you hear the noise the worm makes as it moves? What do you think causes this noise? 7. Watch how the worm moves. Can you describe it to your partner? 8. Finally, draw a picture of your earthworm with the correct number of segments. Label the anterior, the posterior, the setae and the mouth. Discuss what you observed with your partner/classmates.
Can you complete a quick worm quiz? Click here and try.
There are many more exciting experiments to try out with your earthworm. Here are just a few... Click here to find out how to build a home for your worm. Watch as the worm tunnels through the dirt in its new home! In this experiment you find out how to observe the worm's five hearts and more! Would you like to make a wormery? Here you can learn how to create a wormery and watch the worms at their work.
Recommended links for teachers: This site outlines various experiments and activities which are about earthworms. http://www.thinkingfountain.org/w/worms/worms/worms.html For further information on earthworms: http://www.allaboutworms.com/earthworms This great link provides you with activities and a guide for establishing a worm composting project. This link is great for both teachers and children. Here you can learn more about earthworms from Herman the worm. http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/history/index.html
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