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Bill Nye The Science Guy on Insects Instructional VideoBill Nye The Science Guy on Insects Instructional Video
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Bill Nye
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3rd - 7th
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Science
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Instructional Videos
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2:09
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2009
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Bill Nye The Science Guy on Insects

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Queen Latifah makes a cameo in this Bill Nye episode on insects. The facts taught are that the queen bee is in charge of a bee colony, ants can dig tunnels, and exoskeletons support, strengthen, and protect the insect's body. While you would probably not use this video standing alone, it is an appealing addition to your insect or arthropod unit!

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the queen bee, bees, ants, arthropods, exoskeletons, insects

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insect, queen bee, ant, exoskeleton, arthrood, arthropod, science

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