Mealworm Investigation

First grade students have been enthusiastically exploring mealworms and learning the essentials of scientific investigation! They kicked off with a fun experiment to see if mealworms preferred carrots or spinach, introducing them to how observations can lead to new questions. Recently, they extended their inquiry by predicting whether mealworms would like a wet or dry environment. Each student made a hypothesis, choosing which side of the plate they thought mealworms would favor, and then honed their scientific skills through multiple trials with controlled variables. After gathering their data, students created bar graphs to visualize the results, discovering how data patterns emerge and how graphs aid interpretation. This hands-on investigation emphasized the importance of consistency and accuracy in experiments. Students documented their observations and reflections on Seesaw, providing a meaningful way to share their learning journey. You can check out a glimpse into their classroom activities by clicking on this link and see an example of their Seesaw documentation by clicking on this link.