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- Grade Range
- 3rd - 6th
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Students discuss and observe the food chain that takes place inside a worm bin. They create a three dimensional food chain from construction paper of critters inside a compost bin. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 7th
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Students investigate the ecological relationship of worms and plants. They discuss the experiment of observing worms in a jar with plants. Then record the data every few days. The students write an imaginary story about their relationship using descriptive writing skills. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students watch a video about worms and discuss the soil food web. They also build a compost bin and complete lab journals of six stations. Students explain how human activity affects the soil quality and analyze how societal needs relate to the sustainability of natural resources. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students identify animals in vermicompost by using data cards. They use observation skills to identify unknown animals and Measure accurately using a metric ruler. Students complete the "Worm Bin Animal Quiz" worksheet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students observe their plant experiments that they started in a previous lesson and examine the role of decomposers in the nitrogen cycle. Two weeks after they set up a worm terrarium, they analyze any changes they observe, and identify which compost decomposed the fastest. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students work together to race mealworms across their desk. In groups, they conduct trials that measure a fixed distance. They use rulers to measure in feet and inches and record their observations in a science journal. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students receive copies of worms each containing a situation. They discuss the fact that citizens of a community are often faced with situations that need to be remedied for the benefit of the citizens and the environment. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students explore genes and the way we age. They assemble a worm collection device called a Baermann Funnel. Students collect Caenorhabditis elegans or other active nematodes from local soil samples. They observe the appearance and behaviors of these worms. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students study worms and worm behaviors. In groups, they build worm boxes and create posters to explain the project which includes the aspect of composting. Finally, they present and explain their project to the rest of the class. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students review the characteristics of invertebrates. In groups, they examine the three different types of worms and how they behave in various soil conditions. They record and discuss their observations of the worms to end the lesson. Full Review »
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