The Black Dots

Online Learning

Focus: Communication Skills, Thinking Skills, Research Skills

Ms. Karen has a MYSTERY for YOU!

  • What do you think these little dots are?
  • Why are some white?
  • Are there any clues in this photo to tell you what these dots might be?

let us know what YOU think these dots might be!

Bruce suggested that the picture of the black dots were in fact worms!
Here is Ms. Karen’s clue number 2.
If you think they are worms, what type of worms might they be?

Bruce suggested that the picture of the black dots were in fact ‘silk worms’!
Here is Ms. Karen’s clue number 3.

You guessed it!

Yes, they ARE silkworms! 

Let’s take a peek at our silkworms. Notice how the silkworm moves across the leaf.

  • How does that differ from the way that the inchworm (that landed on Ms. Anna Mila) moves?
  • I wonder why they move differently? What is your hypothesis?

Approaches to Learning (ATL’s)

  • observe carefully.
  • express oneself using words and sentences

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