This worksheet is an activity to help you build a "Life Cycle Wheel" for a mealworm. Since this is a craft project and not a question with a single correct answer, here are the steps to complete your homework:
1. Print and Cut:
Print the page on thick paper (card stock). Carefully cut out the large circle shape along the black outline. You will likely need two of these circles (one for the front and one for the back), so you might need to print it twice or trace it.
2. Color the Stages:
The wheel shows different stages of a mealworm's life. You need to color them to show what they look like in real life:
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The Beetle (Adult): This is the dark beetle shown on the left. Color its hard shell (wing covers) a shiny black or dark brown. Color its legs and head a lighter brown or tan.
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The Mealworm (Larva): This is the long, worm-like creature on the right. Color it a yellowish-tan or light brown color. It has segments like a accordion, so make sure each section is colored.
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Missing Stages: Notice there are empty spaces on the wheel? A complete mealworm life cycle has 4 stages: Egg → Larva (Mealworm) → Pupa → Adult (Beetle). If your teacher wants the full cycle, you may need to draw and color the
Egg (tiny white oval) and the
Pupa (a curled-up, cream-colored shape that doesn't move much) in the empty spots.
3. Assemble the Wheel:
* Poke a small hole in the center dot where the two triangles meet.
* Stack your two wheels together (front and back).
* Push a brass paper fastener (brad) through the holes to hold them together. Make sure it's loose enough so the wheel can spin!
4. Use the Wheel:
Spin the top wheel in the direction of the arrow. As you spin it, the window will show the next stage in the life cycle, helping you memorize the order: Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult.
Final Answer:
To complete this task, print the wheel on card stock, color the beetle black/brown and the mealworm yellow/tan, cut out the circle, and attach two layers together with a brass fastener so it spins.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of mealworm life cycle worksheet.
