Tags: Class Ideas, worms, outside, compost, bugs, soil, decomposers, all grades
Time : 45 minutes
Author: Vicki DeBusk
Outline
| Greeting and Review |
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| Main Lesson |
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| Activity 1 |
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| Activity 2 |
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| Cleanup | Put tools and supplies away. |
| Goodbye | Ask: “What is one interesting fact you learned about worms? What did you name your worm?” |
| External References | Fun Worm Facts |
| Worksheets | None |
ACTIVITY 1: Worm Facts
Materials Needed:
- Book: Wiggling Worms at Work by Wendy Pfeffer
- Journals (optional)
- Pencils, colored pencils (optional)
- Read: Wiggling Worms at Work by Wendy Pfeffer (10 minute read)
- Ask students, “What are some facts about worms?” – have them write in their journal, list it on paper/board, or just call out facts.
ACTIVITY 2 : Worm Release
Materials Needed:
- worms (enough for each student)
- Plate or something to put the worm on
- Magnifying lenses
- Journals (optional)
- Pencils, colored pencils (optional)
- Give each student:
- worm on a plate (or in their hand if just releasing them)
- magnifying lens
- Journal with pencils and colored pencils (optional)
- Use the magnifying lenses to look more closely at the worms.
- Have each student draw a picture of their worm in their journal and give it a name.
- Write or tell you adjectives that describe their worm
- Release the worms in the garden and watch them crawl in the
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Make your own wormery for the classroom
Make a worm on a stick
Talk about composting with this composting lesson
CLEANUP & GOODBYE
- Put tools and supplies away.
- Ask: “What is one interesting fact you learned about worms? What did you name your worm?”
References
Worksheet Links
None