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Continuing their study of beneficial insects, young entomologists discover where in the world some of these bugs are. By labeling, coloring, and using the scale on a map, pupils explore the territories and arrival of the Asian lady beetle to the United States.
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Instructional Ideas
- Give learners an atlas to use as a guide when labeling their maps
- Print the entire packet and assign it as homework
- Remind the class the difference between a bug and insect
Classroom Considerations
- The fifth in a series of six resources designed to explore beneficial pests and integrated pest management
- Class members should have experience working with a US and world map
Pros
- Incorporates map skills
- Creates an interesting approach to exploring how the Asian lady beetle got to the US
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- None