- After reading Diary of a Worm, have students create a journal for a different type of animal/insect that describes the living/non-living things that they would encounter, their environment, etc.

- Have students create a mini-scrapbook portraying a certain environment containing both living and non-living things that they would see. Make sure students briefly explain each picture telling its significance.

- Have a show and tell presentation. Have each student bring in a living or non-living thing. They must describe what they have brought in, what it is, where it

- After reading Mouse Views by Bruce McMillin, have students make a list of possible things they will encounter in a specific environment as an insect, a small animal, a large animal, and themselves.