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Mighty Earth Movers

Grade Level:
1
Subject:
Science
Topic:
worm habitat
Objective:
To learn about ecosystems and habitats. To see how things and animals are interdependent upon living and nonliving things. To understand the flow of energy to maintain life within a habitat.
Other Information:
Prior knowledge for this lesson is the science lessons on living and nonliving.
This lesson plan comes from www.agclassroom.org/ok
Public Notes:
new vocabulary:
burrow: a hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter or protection.
clitelllum: a raised band or ring encircling the body of a worm.
worm castings: the excrement of an earthworm.
process: to change or prepare by special treatment.
topsoil: surface dirt
Prep:
student will prepare the habitat and daily check to see if the habitat is moist and there is food available.
Materials:
Worms; 6-7 clean, clear 16 oz. containers; dark cloth; unfertilized potting soil, dead crushed leaves; coarse gravel; cornmeal; 6 or 7 empty spray bottles
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