Summary
A science segment that observes mealworms transforming through the stages of their life cycle — larva, pupa, and darkling beetle. Children watch the change over time and describe each stage.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
After watching “Mighty Morphing Mealworms” together:
- What are the stages a mealworm goes through as it grows?
- How does the mealworm change from beginning to end?
- What other animals change a lot as they grow up?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: mealworm, life cycle, larva, pupa, beetle
Draw the mealworm's life cycle in order with arrows. Label the stage you found most surprising.