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This Insect IPM handout also includes:
- Teaching Guide – Introduction
- Teaching Guide – Insect IPM
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Find out the characteristics that makes a bug an insect with a workbook designed to inform scholars about the crawly creatures that live around us. Scholars complete an ant-themed word search, answer questions using a solution key, and examine steps to scout for pests.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite an employee from a local pest management company to speak to the class about his or her profession and their experience dealing with insects
- Take your class on an insect hunt, examine a space outside to discover different bugs that live there
- Visit the library or computer lab to research additional information about insects
Classroom Considerations
- The lesson is the second of four resources in an insect-themed series
- Keep classroom allergies in mind (grass, pollen, bee stings, etc.) prior to conducting the lesson outside or with living things
- Pupils may become squirmy if they have an aversion to bugs
Pros
- Includes real-world pictures of insects
- Offers well-designed worksheet pages with clear objectives
Cons
- Some graphics appear out of focus