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Issue No. 199 January 2017 Send any questions, art or inquiries to: The Worm Lady c/o R.E.A.P.S Box 444 Prince George, BC V2L 4S6 Ph: 250-561-7327 or email: [email protected] A worm by any her name… Have you ever wondered how to say “worm” in another language? Look no further! Sign Language: French: le ver Spanish: el gusano German: der Wurm Italian: il verme Japanese: ワーム (waamu) Chinese: 蠕虫 (rúchóng) Russian: Червь (cherv’) Hey there, worm lovers! It’s 2017, and you’re back in the classroom aſter winter break—which means that your worms need a lile TLC (tender loving care). Fluff their bedding, check their moisture levels (remember, like a damp sponge!), and give them new food if they need it. Aſter that, they’ll be happy to get back to their regular weekly schedule… just like you! Quesons or concerns? Let the Worm Lady know, and she’ll be happy to stop by your classroom. How fast does a worm wiggle? Have you watched your worms as they wiggle through their bin? You probably noced that they don’t move very quickly. A worm’s speed is dependent on its size; large worms move faster than medium-sized worms, and medium-sized worms move faster than small worms. A large earthworm can move up to 73 metres per hour! A small earthworm, on the other hand, only travels about 7.3 metres per hour, or 30 cenmetres per minute. The worms in your classroom are red wigglers, which are about the same size as small earthworms, so they probably travel at a similar speed. Good thing they don’t have wiggle too far, huh?
