1. Earthworm Experiment Cooperative Learning Activity

2. Job 1: The Gopher Collect and return all materials and supplies to appropriate place(s). You are the only one who can retrieve materials and supplies. Make sure everyone has equal access to materials and supplies. Check data sheet.

3. Job 2: Data Collector Collect data for activity. Record data on appropriate form or sheet. Return data sheet to teacher and/or record group data on class sheet. Make sure all other team members check data sheet. Help with clean up.

4. Job 3: Experimenter / Speaker You will be responsible for placing the rooms into their experimental chambers. You must be careful with the boxes when you open the lids. If you jerk the box around, the worms will move and you will not receive reliable results.

5. Job 4: Time Keeper/Speaker You will be responsible for keeping track of time. This includes timing during the different parts of your experiment and also the overall time. You are also responsible for reading the directions aloud to your group members.

6. All students will have a chance to observe and handle the worms. If you do not want to touch the worms, you may wear gloves or not touch them at all. When it’s not your job, you are still supposed to help and encourage your teammate. Remember, your grade depends on the work of every team member so be a team player!!! EVERYONE!!!