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The Dirt on Worms! Lesson PlanThe Dirt on Worms! Lesson Plan
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The Dirt on Worms!

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Fourth graders make predictions, observe, collect and record data. They investigate several soil and worm websites. Finally, 4th graders write a letter to The President which defends earthworms by explaining their value to the United States.

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earthworms, ecosystems

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earthworms, ecosystem, science
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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