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Introduction to Pinning Insects

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Young scholars are introduced to how to properly pin insects by reviewing insect morphology, insect orders and recognizing that the second and third thoracic segments contain large locomotor muscles that bind to the pin.

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locomotor skills, gross motor skills, morphology, the thorax

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locomotion, morphology, thorax, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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