Mealworm Performance Assessment

Student Directions

You are a scientist writing an article in the Ranger Rick magazine for third and fourth grade students studying invertebrates. Your assignment is to organize and write an informative article using accurate data collected from the investigations you have done. Your article must include the following information:

· What environmental conditions does a mealworm prefer in its chosen environment?

· How does the mealworm change in appearance and size as it grows from one stage to another in its life cycle?

· Compare and Contrast the environment and life cycle of a crayfish to that of a mealworm.

Your article must also include one Excel graph using the data collected during one of your investigations on the preferred environment of a mealworm. Make sure you explain the graph. You are required to include at least one graphic of your choice and cite all sources used for research.

Your article will be scored on the attached rubric. Please refer to it often while working on your project.