Curated OER
What is an Animal?
In this flatworm body plan worksheet, students compare the body plans of several worms. Students answer several questions based upon the given diagrams of a cross section of the different body plans of each worm.
Curated OER
What Structures and Behaviours Can Be Observed in Vinegar Eels?
Students view vinegar eels under a microscope at different magnifications. They use a DigiScope with the camera attachment in place of the eyepiece. Students count the number of thrashing movements in 10 seconds. They repeat this three...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Ascariasis
This site answers any questions you might have about Ascariasis. This site has four pages of information written for parents.
University of Southern California
Structure of Matter: Animals
A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.
University of California
Ucmp: Nematoda Roundworms
General info from the University of California on the the physical characteristics and population ecology of roundworms.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Roundworms
This site gives an in-depth description of a roundworm, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Roundworms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of roundworms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Roundworms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The word "worm" is not very scientific. This informal term describes animals that have long bodies with no arms or legs. Worms with round, non-segmented bodies are...
Success Link
Success Link: Autobiography of a Parasite
Use this lesson plan as an interesting culmination of a study of parasites. Students use the information they've gathered to write an autobiography of thelife cycle of the parasite of their choice.
US Department of Agriculture
Us Dept. Of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service: Recipe for Tick Soup
This resource by Agricultural Research Service researches how Deer ticks present a major health threat. Find out how scientists are using roundworms (nematodes) to combat the deer tick population.
Other
Nematoda General
Information on nematodes in general, including their general characteristics and their effect on the environment.