Lesson Plan

Soil Decomposers

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The class studies the soil food web that includes earthworms and conduct four experiments using the crawly critters. Individuals determine whether earthworms are sensitive to light, touch, temperature, and acid.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Connect the results of the experiments to understanding the ecosystem of earthworms
  • Create a large soil food web to display in the classroom
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires several earthworms
Pros
  • Includes a specific extension for K-4
  • Contains a list of materials needed for the experiments
Cons
  • None