Second Grade

Science: Mealworms

Meal Worms

Observing a mealworm with a magnifying glass.

Photos taken by Webographer Scott

Mealworms are very interesting creatures.

Photo taken by Webographer Molly

Mealworms are fun to observe. Meal worms grow quickly.

Measuring mealworms is a way to observe their growth. It's tricky to measure a mealworm that doesn't go in a straight line.
Photos taken by Webographer Liam

In November and December 2nd graders study Meal Worms in science. From the samples of student work below you can see that many other disciplines are integrated into science.

Here are samples of quality student work showing the 4 stages of life of a Meal Worm. Children learn the term "metamorphosis" from Greek meaning transform or change.

4 Stages of the life cycle of a mealworm

Calligram Poems are created in a shape. Second graders are learning adjectives and incorporating them into shape poems about mealworms.

Students wrote stories and created illustrations regarding "their" Meal Worms!

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