Wormania!

Live Worms & Song

IN A NUTSHELL
This video features the “Worm Woman” (Mary
Written by: Mary Appelhof, Appelhof), teaching “Billy B." (Billy Brennan) and
Bill Brennan, Canton Gauthier his family about the world of worms. Through pho-
& Barbara Loss Harris tography and computer graphics, worms of North
America and elsewhere in the world are shown and
Flower Press described. Worm reproduction, anatomy, feeding
10332 Shaver Road habits, and locomotion are explored, accented by four
Kalamazoo, MI 49024 worm-related songs. Instructions
for setting up a worm composting Grade Level
bin are given. A teaching guide 3 & up
phone: (616) 327-0108 includes a pre- and post-test with Length
fax: (616) 327-7009 answers, learner outcomes, an video & teacher's
e-mail: index, and seven units covering guide
Date Published
nancy@wormwoman.com different topics on the video. 1995
website: Each unit lists the time code to
www.wormwoman.com the corresponding section of the video, key ideas,
vocabulary, extension questions, exploration activi-
Cost: $34.90 + s&h ties, and trivia questions about worms. Related activi-
ties and reading form Appelhof’s previous books are
also cited.
SUBJECTS
Science

BOTTOM
THE

"Excellent photography of worm behavior and

L I N E physiology is interpreted with acting and singing."

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 Key Strengths Other
Characteristics Noted Considerations

Fairness and Provides accurate and All people shown in the

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Accuracy detailed information. video are middle-class
Caucasians.
Said

Depth Discusses worm biology,

physiology, and the impor-
tance of worms to humans
REVIEWERS

and the ecosystem.

Emphasis on Activities involve classifica-

Skills Building tion and measurement.

Action N o t A p p l i c a b l e.
Orientation
the

Instructional Provides cross-references to Some children may be put

Soundness more complete curricula by off by the music and acting.
the same author. Lists key Vocabulary is rather ad-
ideas and defines important vanced for the targeted age
vocabulary. group.
What

Usability Photography in video is very Teacher's Guide is too small

clear and precise. to photocopy.

"Thirteen-year-olds, I imagine, would not find this video 'cool'."

"Thorough coverage of worm composting."

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