Unit Plan

Insects: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

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What would the world be like with no insects? Ponder this question using a research-based STEM unit that encourages scholars to investigate insects from both a beneficial and hazardous perspective. They learn about insect behaviors, anatomy, taxonomy, and ecological importance. The unit stresses the scientific method through experiments and a final project presentation.

 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Invite an entomologist to speak to your class
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires prior knowledge of research methods, word processing, slideshows, and spreadsheets
  • Carefully consider the group assignments to reduce conflict
Pros
  • Includes links to mobile apps that align with the curriculum
  • Offers many ideas for differentiating the unit for resource students, gifted pupils, and ELLs
  • Provides rubrics and samples of each step in the research process
Cons
  • None