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Soil Decomposers Lesson PlanSoil Decomposers Lesson Plan
Publisher
National Wildlife Federation
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Grade
K - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Direct Instruction
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2011
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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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Concepts

earthworms, worms, soil, decomposers, food webs

Additional Tags

science

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

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