Each week we get out mealworms out and examine their life cycle stages. We started with 52 larva. This week we had 27 larva, 10 pupa, and 15 adults.
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Our chart showing our mealworms' growth.
The sticky notes are our predictions for this week. |
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| The mealworms like to hide in the oat bran. |
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| We use a magnifying glass to see them better. |
We observed our mealworms and beetles.
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We recorded our observations.
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We added information to our chart.
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We played a little bit, too. Yes, parents, we washed our hands and tables afterward. :)
This week the number of larva went down and the number of adults went up. Do you think this pattern will continue? How many larva do you think we will have next Thursday? How many adult beetles?
ReplyDeleteWOW! It looks like you all are some expert scientist! Keep up the super scientific work!
ReplyDeleteGreat work 2nd Grade. Were you surprised when the adult beetles showed up? The the worms tickle climbing up your arm?
ReplyDeleteSavannah, You are doing amazing work. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteLove Mom
2nd grade you guys are doing neat work. You look like you are having so much fun.
ReplyDeleteMrs.Brierley
Wow! I love the pictures of the mealworm, pupa, and beetles! It looks like you had a lot of fun learning about them! :)
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