While you definitely don't want to have tapeworms, they are an interesting species to say the least! They are just one of the species of Platyhelminthes that are part of the lesson presentation. The lesson begins with an overview of the Phylum and then takes a more specific look at each of the three classes. 

Concepts

flatworms, worms, parasites

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a foldable to record notes on the different classes
• Have learners build a glossary to record new vocabulary

Classroom Considerations

• Provide vocabulary support for English learners and those that read below grade level

Pros

• Explains real-life relevance of the different species
• Includes diagrams to help explain anatomy

Cons

• None