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Insect Anatomy
Break down insect anatomy with this learning exercise! Class members diagram insect anatomy by drawing a line from the names of grasshopper body parts to the corresponding parts on an image of a grasshopper. The learning exercise...
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Neurons and the Nervous System
The highlight of this series is activitiy #4. Anatomy pupils examine slides of three unknown cells. With the function of the nervous system in mind, they consider the structure of each and try to guess which one is part of that system....
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"Ladybugs and Grasshoppers"
Learners paricipate in number of activities related to ladybugs and grasshoppers.
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The Internal Anatomy of the Grasshopper
Sixth graders explore the internal organs of grasshoppers. They determine the function of the organs through a dissection activity.
Cornell University
Metamorphosis
Looking for an insect unit that addresses multiple skill strategies? Young entomologists explore multiple life cycles of insects that go through metamorphosis. The brainteasers and mobile activity spark learner interest before guiding...
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Insects
Second graders brainstorm and identify several types of common insects. They play bug bingo, building bugs and an insect tree, observing real insects in the classroom and examining some of the things insects make.
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Hopper Herding
Students explore biology by examining insects up close. In this grasshopper and cricket lesson, students discuss the types of insects that can jump and why it is important they are able to do so. Students examine a grassy field with...
Cornell University
Insect IPM
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,...
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Parts of an Insect
In this science worksheet students will label the parts of an insect. Students will synthesize a list of insect names for each letter of the alphabet.
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Insect Classification
Sixth graders learn the classification system of living organisms. They identify general body parts of an insect, learn insect classification into orders, families, genus and species, and classify given insects by using a scientific...
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Animals: Insects
Learners use the Internet to examine insects and their relatives. They participate in online games and discover insect recipes.
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Adopt-An-Insect Project
Middle schoolers create a school-wide insect collection investigate the insect world. For this project, each grade level "adopts" specific orders of insects, collect specimens, create classroom collections, and complete related activities.
Middle School Science
Middle School Science Lesson Plans: Grasshopper Lab
In this lab experiment, you will observe the external anatomy of a grasshopper, determine the sex of a grasshopper using external anatomy, and collect statistical data on grasshopper length. You will also be asked to describe the...
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Orthopteran Dissection
This is a simple animation that shows an outline of a grasshopper. Different systems can be clicked on to show the different organs. This could be very helpful prior to dissections!
Other
Insectclopedia: Lesson Plans
A very comprehensive site from pedagonet.com that includes lesson plans on insects for all ages and grade levels. Learners will enjoy learning about insects as you employ these engaging lesson plans in your own classroom.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Entomology Image Gallery
This site provides an extensive collection of photographs of insects.