Earthworms
Stacie Labrozzi
Objectives:
• The students will research the earthworm and then write a one-page report on its anatomy and habitat.
• The students will learn about worms and how to dissect them through Video Streaming and virtual
dissections.
• The students will dissect an earthworm.
• The students will locate and describe the different organs of the earthworm.
Overview of Content Standards:
Biology
BIO.5 The student will investigate and understand life functions of archaebacteria, monerans (eubacteria),
protists, fungi, plants, and animals including humans. Key concepts include
a) how their structures and functions vary between and within the kingdoms;
b) comparison of their metabolic activities;
c) analyses of their responses to the environment;
d) maintenance of homeostasis
BIO.7 The student will investigate and understand bases for modern classification systems. Key concepts
include
a) structural similarities among organisms;
b) comparison of developmental stages in different organisms;
c) examination of biochemical similarities and differences among organisms
Computer Technology Standards
C/T8.1 The student will communicate through application
software.
* Compose and edit a multi page document at the keyboard,
using word processing skills and writing process steps.
* Use advanced publishing software, graphics programs,
and scanners to produce page layouts.
C/T8.3 The student will have a basic understanding of computer
processing, storing, retrieval and transmission
technologies and a practical appreciation of the
relevant advantages and disadvantages of various
processing, storage, retrieval, and transmission
technologies.
Technology/Media Components:
Web
Yahooligans
* Search Engine
* www.yahooligans.com
BioG 101-104
* Website on earthworm dissection
* www.BioG-101-104.bio.cornell.edu
Yahoo
* Search Engine
* www.yahoo.com
Video Streaming
* movie on lab safety
* www.unitedstreaming.com
Software:
Video Streaming
Online Encyclopedia
Word processing
Internet
Student Materials:
Per student:
Computer
Disk
Paper
Pencil/pen
Worm
Dissecting tools
Teacher Preparation and Resources:
Teacher prep information:
• locate and review websites on earthworms
• locate and review websites on worm dissection
• locate and review Video Streaming sites on lab safety
• Download video streaming
• Prepare a rubric for grading the research paper and worm dissection lab
• Gather dissecting tools and worms for lab
Resources:
• computer
• Internet connection
• MLA format
List of Activities/Tasks
Step 1: Direction Instruction: Lesson introduction – The teacher will review earthworms with the students and
then give the instructions to be able to complete the assignment.
Step 2: Independent Study Instructional Strategy: Research Projects – The students will write a one-page
research paper on the earthworm’s anatomy and habitat.
Step 3: Independent Study Instructional Strategy: Computer Aided Instruction – The students will watch a
Video Streaming on lab safety.
Step 4: Independent Study Instructional Strategy: Computer Aided Instruction – The students will watch a
virtual dissection of an earthworm.
Step 5: Interactive Instruction Strategy: Laboratory Groups – The students will dissect an earthworm.
Step 6: Interactive Instructive Strategy: Interviewing – The students will locate and describe the functions of
the earthworm’s organs to the teacher. Worksheet comes from Life Science IF8756, (book) page 86
Instructional Fair, Inc.
Assessment/Evaluation:
Formative Assessment:
The teacher will explain the assignment on earthworms and then check for an understanding of what is expected
of them. The teacher will also monitor the students in the computer lab and in the science lab to insure that they
are on task and following the instructions properly.
Summative Assessment:
The teacher will use a rubric to evaluate the final research paper and lab.
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/reportrub.html