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- 3rd - 6th
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Students constructe a model of the compound insect eye. They discusses the differences between human and insect eyes. They examine objects from the insect's point of view. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students use books, encyclopedias, magazines, and the Internet to discover certain facts about an insect of their choice. They write a short report addressing important facts about particular insects' lifestyle. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students research using the internet, the library, and other sources to create a list of insects beginning with each letter of the alphabet. They provide the common name, the resource where it was found, and a brief description of each insect. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students research the three main body parts of insects using the Internet. They construct an insect using salt water taffy. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students design an insect home using recyclable materials making sure that the organism's needs are met. They study the concepts of niche, habitat and survival requirements. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students explore insects and create an insect model. They observe live insects, conduct Internet research, create a physical model of a selected insect, and compare their models to online photos and live insects. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students use technology to investigate the concept of an insect. They use Kidspiration in order to create an insect. Then research is conducted to match the picture with the correct insect. Then students write a report about the closest type of insect found. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students observe the process of transect sampling using insect nets, to get a chance to compare the presence of different species and populations in various vegetational areas. They study the different specimens caught and compare their adaptations, survival needs, and day-to-day interactions. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students explore all the parts of an insects body and assess their specific functions. They review an extensive vocabulary list of terms and then relate the parts of an insect to those of a human being. Dragonfly Poetry is also taught within this lesson as well as an insect song. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students identify and state the major characteristics of the class Insecta. They explain why insects are so successful and list both harmful and beneficial effects of insects on human society, as well as listing the common insect orders and the major characteristics of each. Finally, students identify two ways insects are beneficial and two ways insects are harmful to society. Full Review »
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