Along with information provided by researchers here at the University of Idaho... Kindergarten students at Palouse Prairie School created this book during an expedition on an animal native to their region: the Giant Palouse Earthworm. During their study, students constructed a worm bin in their classroom and learned how to care for, observe, and collect data about worms. They used this knowledge, in combination with their understanding of the alphabet to create their book: E is for Earthworm.
After examining several alphabet books, students decided on the elements they would include on the pages of their book: a large letter, text related to worm habitats, and on each page the text must correspond to the pictures. Each student made a drawing of a letter using a student-created criteria list and then conducted peer critiques. They used the information they gathered during their research studies to write a sentence on worm habitat. Finally, the students studied the work of Eric Carl, Lois Ehlert and Ashley Wolf and created a collage for their page. A graphic designer combined the students’ work into book format. The cumulating event for this expedition included a book signing at a local bookstore.
After examining several alphabet books, students decided on the elements they would include on the pages of their book: a large letter, text related to worm habitats, and on each page the text must correspond to the pictures. Each student made a drawing of a letter using a student-created criteria list and then conducted peer critiques. They used the information they gathered during their research studies to write a sentence on worm habitat. Finally, the students studied the work of Eric Carl, Lois Ehlert and Ashley Wolf and created a collage for their page. A graphic designer combined the students’ work into book format. The cumulating event for this expedition included a book signing at a local bookstore.
Source: http://elschools.org/our-results/gallery/e-earthworm-z-guide
Text Copyright © 2010 Palouse Prairie School - Kindergarten Class
Illustrations Copyright © 2010 Palouse Prairie School - Kindergarten Class
Cover design by Satori Zimmerman
Layout/design Julene Ewert
Text Copyright © 2010 Palouse Prairie School - Kindergarten Class
Illustrations Copyright © 2010 Palouse Prairie School - Kindergarten Class
Cover design by Satori Zimmerman
Layout/design Julene Ewert