Lessons 39-42 Practice passage 1 Earthworms and Fingerprints

What are earthworms good for?

• our water

• our soil

• eating

• keeping things clean

What do earthworms do?

• keep our soil healthy

• keep our water safe

• eat spiders

• keep the soil cool

What do earthworms eat?

• soil and leaves

• grass and garden waste

• caterpillars and leaves

• mice and rats

What do earthworms add to the soil?

• vitamins and minerals

• air and water

• plants and flowers

• waste and pollution

What are earthworms droppings called?

• pastings

• kerpings

• castings

• chatings

What do castings leave in the soil?

• water

• leaves

• nutrients

• air

What are fingerprints?

• unique

• all the same

• the same as toeprints

• common

What can you see if you look closely at the tips of your fingers?

• straight lines

• tiny spots

• faint patterns made up of tiny lines and ridges

• smooth skin

When people touch things what can leave?

• fingerprints

• germs

• little marks

• dirt

Who uses fingerprints in their job?

• fire fighters

• police officers

• doctors

• cleaners