- Jefferson Elementary School
- Past Assignments: Available through August
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I can research (ask an expert, read books, and use the internet) to find out information about worms.
I can write and draw to tell information about worms.
Had we stayed in school, we would have had the opportunity to observe and learn all about worms: earthworms and redworms. Luckily, both worms can easily be found by digging up a little dirt in your garden or somewhere outside! And you can still observe worms, and/or learn about them online. This week and next, you will have the opportunity to learn and write all about earthworms. We will focus on earthworms, but I wonder if you can find information about redworms, too? Have fun!
Lesson 1: Parts of a worm
Goal: to listen to information and record what you have learned.
Research:
Listen to an expert tell you about worms:
Mrs. Fox tells about the parts of a worm
Listen for all of the different parts of a worm
tail
segments
clitellum
head
Activity:
After watching the video, label the parts of a worm on your own
Label the parts of an earthworm
Either download and print the document, or use the picture above to draw and label your own!
Lesson 2: Parts of a worm
Goal: to write about the information you have learned about worms.
Research:
Read through the book and/or the PebbleGo resource to find out more about the parts of an earthworm.
Animals Two by Two Book: Worms
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A song to help you remember the parts of a worm:
Activity:
Draw a picture of a worm, and write a sentence that tells about one or more part. Include a detail about the part. (ex. A fish has gills to help it breathe)
Lesson 3: Do earthworms help or hurt plants and gardens?
Goal: to learn and write about an earthworm’s habitat and job.
Research:
Listen to/Read the books on PebbleGo about worms
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Activity:
Try to find a worm outside. If you can: observe it!
- Look for and name the parts of the worm
- Observe how it moves and what it does
- Observe the habitat in which it lives. Think about how a worm helps or hurts that habitat
Draw and label a picture of a worm in its habitat. Write a sentence that tells about how it helps or hurts the environment.