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Students observe what happens to the pigment of the Manduca when food coloring is added to their diet. They discuss how coloration affects their lifestyle. They answer questions to complete the lesson plan.
Learners create art with the Manduca by placing gel on their body and letting them walk over colored paper. They discover what their footprints and movements are like. They create a piece of art by using the Manduca markings.
Students test the strength and speed of their Manduca. They keep their insect in a small dish and wiegh it down with pennies. They share their observations with the class.
Students search for yarn representing insects on school grounds. They discuss which colors where found more frequently and why after the experiment. They use their math skills to determine percentages.
Students observe insects in a small area. They calculate the number of insects in a large area as well. They share their calculations and observations with the class.
Turn your seventh graders into a class of detectives! They determine the meaning of unknown words by using context clues in fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, poetry, and technical manuals. Working with partners, they share examples and "teach" the word meanings to their partners.
Does your ladybug have an attitude? Young writers respond to Eric Carle’s The Grouchy Ladybug by crafting and illustrating their own ladybug tale using the 4 Square Writing Method. Each story should reveal the writer’s opinion of these colorful insects.
Learners create their own insect, build a model of it and explain its life cycle.
Students observe the behavior of termites and draw conclusions about their behavior. They record data as to termite behavior and recognize elements in the experimental design which must include a hypothesis.
Students study about the survival and hunting strategies of several different kinds of spiders. They also be introduced to scientific classification of spiders and write a brief report about one of the spider families they observe.