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- Grade Range
- 4th - 5th
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Students perform research about insects using a encyclopedia and books. They focus on such insects as fleas, ticks, mosquitos, and moths. They play a game related to the harmful effects of insects. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 3rd
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Students research facts about insects and design reports based on the research. They worked in pairs to write an essay, complete a life cycle diagram and design a report cover. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students investigate insects and non-insects by creating their own definitions. They complete a series of activities relating to insects. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore an area outside the classroom. They catch various insects and observe what they look like. They research the names of the insects using a guidebook. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students identify the different types of insects found in the rainforest. They discover the importance of the rainforest and how to perserve it. They examine their natural environments around them. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the harsh living environment of the Namib Desert. They watch and discuss a video, record the types of insects observed in the video, record information about insects and animal adaptations in their science journals, and create a drawing of a Namibian insect. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students write clear, ten step directions for a partner to make an insect model. They include directions for the a head, an abdomen, a thorax, and six legs to be included in the model made from classroom materials. They use their partner's directions to make a model. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students research an insect and creates a brochure on that selected insect. Each student develops a Venn Diagram comparing similarities and differences between moths and butterflies. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students explore how to use several types of insect sampling and collectin equipment. They work in groups to collect insects in different areas of their schoolyard. Students are explained that quadrats are generally used to randomly sample insect diversity on the ground. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate the characteristics of insects. They discuss the characteristics of insects and identify them. Students create fanciful insects using a variety of materials. Full Review »
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