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- Kindergarten - 6th
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Students build anatomically correct dragonflies of polymer clay, use vocabulary for body parts, and define the function of the body parts as adaptations for survival. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students identify the dragonflies found in their Illinois County by using the Odonata database list to find the scientific names, searching field guides and the Internet for (1) the common name (2) description (3) life habits and (4) a photograph. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students build a model of a dragonfly and correctly identify the three main parts. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students use construction paper and clothespins to make a paper dragonfly. They place eyes on the dragonfly and use magic markers to add any detail they choose. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students demonstrate knowledge of both the life cycle and food chain of a dragonfly. They study the adaptations that help a dragonfly survive. They research threats to dragonflies by humans. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students simulate roles as concerned citizens who are discussing the wetland ecosystem of a pond. They role play as they research and discuss the affects that human actions such as development have on the biotic and abiotic life of the pond habitat. They use handheld computers to compile information. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students create a replica of a dragonfly with craft materials. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore dragonfiles/damselfiles and their behaviors. They examine their differences and their life cycles. Students observe the dragonflies in a field and determine the number of different species. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students identify and interpret the value of the dragonfly as a predator of the mosquito. They create their own folktales using the dragonfly or a creature of their choice to solve the malaria problem or another issue. Students also create a story-line map and fill it in with details of one of the stories read in class. Finally, they write and illustrate their stories. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students learn how to identify which species of dragonflies or butterflies are found in their County by learning to read the Odonata or Lepidoptera checklist to find the scientific names; they also search field guides and the Internet for (1) the common name (2) description (3) life habits and (4) a photograph. The findings can be published as a poster, a book, or a bulletin board display. Full Review »