Cleanup Crew

This worksheet describes what cockroaches eat and how their diet helps them survive. Students learn that cockroaches are omnivores that consume plants, animals, decaying matter, crumbs, and nearly anything available. The text explains how scavenging helps recycle nutrients and keep environments clean. It also highlights how cockroach diets change depending on whether they live in nature or near humans.

Completing this worksheet builds students’ understanding of food chains and nutrient recycling. They learn to identify key details about diet and connect them to ecological roles. Vocabulary related to omnivores, scavengers, and decomposition is strengthened through context. These skills enhance comprehension and prepare learners for future environmental science topics.

This worksheet is part of our cockroach and cockroaches worksheet series.