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66 Views- Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Students read the book "Diary of a Worm" and research information about worms. They complete a class KWL chart, answer story discussion questions, conduct Internet research about worms, identify and label a worm diagram, and observe and record data related to a worm farm.
6 Views- 2nd Grade
Students explore the geography of Washington D.C. and President Bush's hometown of Crawford, Texas. They read the book, Diary of a Worm, determine the best route to go to Texas from Washington D.C., and throw a birthday party for the first lady.
22 Views- Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Students read the book, Diary of a Worm, by Doreen Cronin. After answering questions, the do a variety of activities such as a "Dear Diary," "Book Report Card," and/or "Animal Mural."
8 Views- Pre-K - 1st Grade
Students investigate the life cycle of the silk worm. In this life cycles lesson, students observe the life stages of the silkworm and use resources to write a report on the life cycle of the silkworm.
8 Views- 2nd - 6th Grade
Students create diaries of animals or insects to practice the skill of researching.
1 Views- 2nd Grade
Students read The Diary of a Worm and discuss the 4th of July entry. They take on an assignment as secret agent worms and plan the best route to transfer birthday presents for Mrs. Bush from Crawford, Texas to the White House.
6 Views- 3rd Grade
Students observe properties of three worms. In this living and non-living lesson, students study characteristics of living and non-living worms. Students experiment to find how light, heat and moisture effects each of the worms. Students find similarities and differences in the worms.
0 Views- 3rd - 5th Grade
Students study about an insect or animal and record simple notes as they read and summarize key ideas. They incorporate research into original writing to create original stories that demonstrate an examineing of personification.
2 Views- 3rd Grade
Students explore the process of converting organic waste into usable fertilizer. They observe how living and nonliving things interact with one another by making a mini-worm habitat.
6 Views- 3rd Grade
Students create an earthworm habitat. In this worms lesson, students construct a KWL chart about earthworms and research their habitat. Students create a mini habitat for their earthworms by using gravel, sand, cloth, and soil.

