Snail Races Part 2

Daily Objective Snail behavior is influenced by conditions in the environment. All animals deserve respect and gentle care.

Vocabulary Center – the middle point Circle – a round shape Inner – on the inside Outer – on the outside Race – a contest to see who or what is the fastest

Introduction Have any of you ever been in a race before? Today we are going to hold snail races. We will have race tracks for the snails. They will start from the center and move to the outermost circle. They can go in any direction.

Observations and Discussions Ready, Set, Go! Are big snails faster than small snails? Why do you think some snails are faster than others? Were you able to get your snail to go where you wanted it? What could you do to make your snail go faster?

Vocabulary Review Center – the middle point Circle – a round shape Inner – on the inside Outer – on the outside Race – a contest to see who or what is the fastest

What We Learned faster wet lettuce Snails go __________ when they are __________. Snails eat __________. faster wet lettuce