Kane County Master Gardeners
The Adventures of
Herman the Worm
in your classroom
Herman the Worm is a one-hour activity led by
Master Gardeners and is designed to introduce
Elementary-aged students to worm anatomy,
physiology, behavior, and basic composting.
Students receive hands-on experience with living
organisms by investigating a live worm with a
magnifying glass, learn about worm anatomy with
the help of an anatomical puppet, and discuss the
role of worms in the food chain and environment.
To request a Herman the Worm program in your Kane County
classroom, contact Sarah Fellerer, Horticulture Program Coordinator.
Presentations are $15 per class.
U of I Extension Kane County
535 S Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
630-584-6166 [email protected]
Or fill out the Master Gardeners—Kane County Worms in the Classroom
Program Request on our website: web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk/
The Herman the Worm
presentation supports the
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):
K - LS1.C, ESS2.E, ESS3.C
1st grade - LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.D, LS3.A
2nd Grade - LS2.A, LS4.D
3rd Grade - LS1.B
4th Grade – LS1.A
5th Grade - PS3.D, S2.A, ESS3.C
The University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
If you need reasonable accommodations, please contact the Extension office.
University of Illinois * Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils Cooperating