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Insect Classification Lesson Plan

Insect Classification Lesson Plan

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Insect Classification

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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 insect classification key.

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