Worm and Plant Habitat Concepts

Mrs. Bellatash guides fifth graders in setting up a worm habitat, integrating Earth's spheres: geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Students learn to create a habitat using soil, paper, and organic matter, and observe the role of worms as decomposers. A second habitat with plastic is set up for comparison. Students document their work in notebooks and plant seeds to observe growth under different conditions.

What are the four spheres of Earth's system discussed in the video?

• Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere

• Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Cryosphere, Biosphere

• Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Cryosphere

• Geosphere, Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere

What is the purpose of adding shredded paper to the worm habitat?

• To increase the temperature

• To serve as organic matter for worms

• To act as a barrier for moisture

• To provide a source of light

Why are red worms important in the worm habitat?

• They decompose organic matter

• They act as a barrier

• They produce oxygen

• They provide light

What is the significance of adding plastic to one of the worm habitats?

• To observe the effect of non-organic material

• To enhance the habitat's moisture retention

• To provide additional nutrients

• To increase the habitat's temperature

What should be documented in the science notebook about the worm habitat?

• The different components and spheres involved

• The color of the worms

• The temperature of the habitat

• The amount of sunlight received

What type of seeds are used in the plant habitat setup?

• Corn seeds

• Sunflower seeds

• Rice seeds

• Wheat seeds

Why is it important to keep the seeds moist in the plant habitat?

• To prevent them from freezing

• To ensure they germinate

• To keep them from drying out

• To make them grow faster

What is the purpose of placing one plant container in a dark closet?

• To prevent water evaporation

• To keep the seeds warm

• To see how plants grow without light

• To protect the seeds from insects

What is the expected outcome of sealing a plant container in a transparent bag?

• To increase the plant's growth rate

• To enhance the plant's color

• To create a closed system for observation

• To protect the plant from pests

What should students do over Thanksgiving break regarding their plant habitats?

• Add more soil

• Add fertilizer

• Water the seeds and monitor them

• Move them to a different location