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Serc: Insect Investigations Lesson PlanSerc: Insect Investigations Lesson Plan
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
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3rd - 8th
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Serc: Insect Investigations

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In this lesson, students will explore the life cycles of insects, how they are classified by Entomologists and their role within an ecosystem. Students will also investigate different habitats to observe the biodiversity of insects found in each environment, and how they are adapted for that environment.

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Concepts

biodiversity, entomology, metamorphosis, insects

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entomologists

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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