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Think backhoes and tractors are the only things that move dirt? Think again! Tiny insects and animals have a significant impact on the earth by refreshing the soil with burrows, tunnels, ant colonies and nurseries for their young. Sharpen your scientific research skills as you learn how dung beetles turn monkey waste in to trees, how ants leave a trail of odors to spread the word that food is nearby and how the ichneumon wasp earned the nickname “Killer Driller!” Dozens of earth movers are featured in this issue that will inspire budding scientists to explore in their own back yards.
In this issue students will:
- meet dozens of animals and insects that dig and burrow
- use a secret code to decipher ant facts
- use the newspaper to explore animal-like careers
- solve math problems to complete an earthmover crossword puzzle
- graph grammar findings from research
- help an ant pack for vacation
6 page PDF
