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1. Share observations made about the frog and the crab (Optional- Venn Diagram)

2. Discuss “What we want to know …” (What have we learned and what questions remain?)

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The Life Cycleof the Crab

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Question: What will the millipede need in its habitat to survive?

Hypothesis: Use the Animal Background sheet to predict what the millipede needs.

Millipede Habitat Proposal Draw and describe your ideas for the

millipede’s classroom home.

Elements of the

Natural Habitat

Elements of the Classroom Habitat

Water Moisture in soil, mistingSpace TankPlants MossFood Leaf litter, mushroom, lettuce, orange,

apple

Land Soil and gravelLight Indirect light through windows (dim light

preferred)

Air Small hole in tankBark and leaves Bark, twigs, rocks, leaves

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ANALYZE: What are the elements of the millipede’s habitat?

TG 24

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Millipedes Keep soil moist by

frequent misting Provide indirect or no light Provide daily food source

—small handful of plant materials (lettuce, vegetables, fruit) or decaying wood or leaves

Always handle with gloves

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Feeding Observations1.What happened when you put food in the habitat?

2.Do the millipedes respond to food the same way the frogs or crabs do?

3.In what ways are the millipedes’ responses different?

HABITAT INFO CHARTFrogs Crabs Milliped

esHumans

FOODFish flakesBloodwormsPlankton

Plankton

WATERFresh Water

Salt water

SHELTERPlants/rocks

Tunnels under Shells

SPACETank/pond Beach

AIRClassroom

air and through skin in water

From water and classroom air

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Animal Studies Log Checklist

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Frog Crab Millipede

Daily Behavior

What does the animal do during the school day?

What do you think the animals does at night?

What does the animal eat? When? Why?

Date Time Observed Behavior

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Millipedes Observations Chart

Observations should be made daily.