Mealworms: Raise them, watch them, see them change

by Adrienne Mason

Mealworms shows kids how to set up a mealworm farm -- with little cost and maintenance -- and what to watch for as these fascinating insects go through metamorphosis to mature as darkling beetles. Often used in classroom experiments, mealworms go through a life cycle in about six weeks. They are compact, easy to care for, full of surprises and, best of all, they can't fly so they won't escape from the habitat kids create! Easy-to-follow experiments examine such topics as the common characteristics of insects, metamorphosis, life cycles, habitats and animals' responses to their environments.

Genres: Science

24 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1998

Reviews

[Kate Gukeisen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mason and Vaculik’s informative book about mealworms is ideal for generating interest in hands-on experimentation for younger middle school students. Mealworms includes colorful illustrations, diagrams, well-organized text, and instructions for activities and experiments. The guided observations in this book make it useful to incorporate in classroom activities with mealworms, as well as independent reading for interested students.

[Mrs. Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for K-2 projects, research and experiments