Explain and
Conclude, continued
2.Possible answer: The energy in the lettuce comes
from the sun. Lettuce plants use energy from the
sun to make their own food. Pill bugs get some of
that energy by eating the lettuce plants. Lettuce
plants are producers. The pill bugs are consumers.
5 Find Out More
Think of Another Question
•Students should use their observations to generate
new questions from their investigation. Have them
use these question stems: What happens when...?
What would happen if...? How can I/we...?
6 Reflect and Assess
•To assess student work with the Inquiry Rubric
shown below, see Assessment Handbook,
page 168, or go online at myNGconnect.com
•Score each item separately and then decide on one
overall score.
•Use the Inquiry Self-Reflection on Assessment
Handbook, page 176, or at myNGconnect.com
Name
Date
Directed Inquiry
Investigate Producers and Consumers
Where does the energy in a
pill bug's food come from?
Record
Inquiry Rubric at
myNGconnect.com
Scale
Write and draw what you observe in the table below.
The student grew lettuce and observed the growth of
lettuce plants.
4
3
2
1
The student observed pill bugs getting energy by eating lettuce.
4
3
2
1
The student inferred that the lettuce plants got energy from
the sun and the pill bugs got energy from the lettuce.
4
3
2
1
The student classified plants as producers and pill bugs as
consumers.
4
3
2
1
The student shared results and ideas with others.
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
Overall Score
Observations will vary, but students should
note the changes in the lettuce plants as the
seeds sprout and grow leaves. The number
of days needed for observation will vary
depending on the growth of the lettuce
plants. Students may continue their tables on
separate sheets of paper if necessary.
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