Cycling of Matter: Worms (Decomposers)

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• CW/HW: Video notes. Paragraph summary.

• DN: What do worms do all day?

• EQ: How do nitrogen atoms cycle through different organisms and places?

• Reminder: Food Web and Interactions Video feature fictional plants and animals. Project videos must feature ALL original video. Quality is important (focus, close ups, clear sound, etc.). Real examples are required for the vocab. video.

Resources

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Lesson Outline

5min Students complete the Do Now by taking handout and turning in the paper worm model.

5min Students watch video 1 and take notes. Discussion afterwards.

5min Students watch video 2 and take notes. Discussion afterwards.

5min Students watch video 3 and take notes. Discussion afterwards.

5min Students watch video 4 and take notes. Discussion afterwards.

5min Students write a paragraph summary on the role of worms and decomposers.

5min Students share paragraphs with the class.

5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.