In 6th grade science, students are learning about the different classes of invertebrates, specifically the physiology of the segmented earthworm. The information and graphic depictions presented in the textbook prepared students to take the next step in their scientific journey: dissection of an earthworm!
Guided step-by-step by their teacher, the students worked in pairs to systematically and scientifically complete the dissection. They were able to identify the different organs up close and learned that there’s more to the simple earthworm than meets the eye. For example, did you know that though an earthworm does not have teeth, it uses sand and its muscular gizzard to “chew” its food? ACE’s 6th graders know this and so much more! The combination of a thorough curriculum and hands-on experiences help to build confidence and curiosity in our budding scientists!