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- 12th
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Students identify agents that have an impact on forest health and the roles of various insects and diseases in forest ecosystems. They also describe how forest management decisions are affected by insects and diseases . Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read about the marketing of permethrin-treated clothing to help prevent insect borne illnesses. They design a poster to create awareness of an insect, animal or plant species which is harmful to humans. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students explore the insects in their region. They compare the different insects and explore their body parts. They raise a butterfly from caterpillar on to watch its life cycle and journal this cycle. They invent their own insect with the different parts of an insect. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students create symmetrical examples of insects and spiders using basic Art skills in this Visual Art lesson for the fourth grade classroom. Emphasis is placed on world art practices involving nature. This lesson can be used within a unit of study. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students name, assemble and label the three main body parts of an insect. They discuss features of each part. Students listen to a non fiction book as their introduction. They complete the "Build a Bug" worksheet. The worksheet is not included with the lesson. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students work in groups to investigate the concept of insects. They participate in a variety of activities that include the gathering of samples and making observations like identifying different body parts. The lesson integrates technology with the use of the computer to collect information. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the habitat components of a healthy stream environment. They research the affects that different types of pollution will exert on the habitat. Through activities, students asses the health of a stream through biomonitoring. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students use the index of a book related to insects to find out about insects. They develop a set of cards, with examples, that depict the amount of damage done by various insects. Students play a game about insects. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students compare and contrast the characteristics of insects and arachnids through research, observation, and discussion. They write accurate statements describing insect and arachnid life cycles and anatomies. Afterwards, they listen as each description is read aloud and respond by classifying each fact into an insect or arachnid category. Full Review »
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- 1st - 6th
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Students explore symmetry in the insect world, comparing and contrasting insects and their symmetrical bodies and wings. They draw symmetrical insects, identifying body parts and explore nature's examples of symmetry. Afterwwards, they label insect body parts for assessment purposes. Full Review »

