Have you observed larvae hunting for prey? The tiger beetle larvae hunt in a way similar to the adults. These interesting insects star in the video produced by Brain Scoop; their unique habits and appearance enhance the Insect playlist.

Concepts

beetles, insects, insect anatomy

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Attempt to catch a tiger beetle
• Discuss the average number of miles per hour the students can run and compare that with the beetle pace

Classroom Considerations

• Best fits when studying beetles, animal behaviors, animal adaptations, or how to pin an insect

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Requires very little class time
• Includes closed captioning in Chinese, Czech, English, and Spanish

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4