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Encourage EYFS children to find out more about worms with these five fact files. They provide facts and information through lovely illustrations and photos.
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May 14, 2016 · How does this resource excite and engage children's learning? A lovely set of fact cards showing photos and facts about worms.
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This fascinating PowerPoint will share many earthworm facts including diet, habitat, biology, reproduction, and their important role in the ecosystem.
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These terrestrial worms typically dwell in soil and moist leaf litter. Their bodies are characterized by a "tube within a tube" construction, with an outer muscular body wall surrounding a...
- How Do Earthworms Move?
- How Do Earthworms Breathe?
- Why Do We Need Worms?
- Earthworm Activities For Kids
If you look at an earthworm, you can see its body is made up of many segments. Underneath the segments are muscles that contract and relax, allowing the worm to move.
Earthworms absorb oxygen through pores in their skin, which is why they come to the surface when it rains. They also need to breathe if their burrow becomes waterlogged.
Worms are essential for the well-being of plants. Their tunnels allow water to reach the roots, and the process of the worm-eating soil releases nutrients needed by the plants. Worms are also a source of food for other animals. Did you know worms were such amazing creatures? For a light-hearted look at the life of a worm, we love the book, Diary of...
We all learned a lot from making our own wormery. If you don’t fancy making your own wormery, Interplayhas a great wormery kit. For young children, make a SUPERWORM themed sensory tray. Finally, try this fun counting worms activityfrom Fantastic Fun and Learning. Last Updated on May 23, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
Mar 25, 2024 · Earthworms can be incorporated into students’ environmental studies, Earth Day science lessons, or as a way to learn about what lives on your school grounds. In this blog post, discover ideas and earthworm activities for children to learn about these important animals and plan an exciting earthworm science lesson!
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Information sheet. Earthworms are the world's unsung heroes. They loosen and mix up the soil, break down and recycle decaying plant matter and fertilise the soil by bringing nutrients closer to the surface. School term: All year round. Level of experience: No experience needed.