What does an animal need in its habitat? Wanda learns that her pet bullfrog needs food, water, shelter, and a place to raise its young. Your kids can work in groups to set up temporary indoor homes for earthworms. They can observe the earthworms in an environment similar to the natural one.

- One-quart jar
- Moist soil from where earthworms live
- 4 or 5 earthworms
- Pieces of grass or dead leaves
- Black construction paper
- Tape or rubber band
- Food: dry oatmeal, cornmeal
- Water
- Copies of EARTH-WORMERY page
Ask children: Where does an earthworm live? What does it need to live?
Dig up moist soil and earthworms.
Give children materials to make the habitats and help them set up according to the directions on the Earth-Wormery page.
Children can record their observations.
Help children choose a small area outdoors where they can observe animals. Have them look quietly for five minutes. They can bring notebooks and record what they see.