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All About Insects

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Insects are the focus of an activity that looks deep into the anatomy and metamorphosis of everyday bugs. Two worksheets reinforce knowledge obtained through a teacher-guided grand conversation and insect observation.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Pose the closing discussion question on a classroom blog, and encourage learners to respond to the question and then to their peers 
  • Search the Internet for a live stream of insects that class members can observe instead of bringing live insects into the classroom 
  • Allow pupils to work individually or in small groups for those that require support   
Classroom Considerations
  • The resource is the last in a series of 12 activities that examine living things that might be considered pests 
  • The use of live insects is optional 
Pros
  • Lists a variety of activities to continue the learning experience 
  • Worksheets provide adequate space for pupils to write directly on the page 
Cons
  • Beware of broken links
  • The lesson does not lend itself to major Common Core standards