Classes Learn Appreciation for Earthworms

McCullough Elementary School’s fourth-grade students recently spent a hands-on lesson with Dr. Purnell from the Westmoreland Land Trust.  Dr. Purnell brought a slew of earthworms to Mrs. Stagno’s science classes and took the opportunity to explain the anatomy and senses of the creatures as well as the many benefits they provide. The visit coordinated with the classes’ study of decomposers and how they help us.
 
Zach Roland and Jase Savinda observe an earthworm
Zach Roland and Jase Savinda observe an earthworm
 
Austin Costanzo
Austin Costanzo
 
Jackson D’Uva
Jackson D’Uva
 
Jackson Burger examines the worm under a magnifying glass
Jackson Burger examines the worm under a magnifying glass
 
Dr. Purnell distributes the worms to the students
Dr. Purnell distributes the worms to the students