Lesson Plan

Ugh, a Bug!

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Young entomologists familiarize themselves with the physical characteristics of insects. Composed of two activities, each lesson involves your scientists tapping into their prior knowledge of bugs and making observations of real live crickets. Background knowledge for the teacher and topics for discussion are also included.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Write the procedures on the board for students to copy into their science notebooks
  • Review science safety rules ahead of time
Classroom Considerations
  • Purchasing crickets and creating their habitats is necessary for observing them over an extended period of time
  • Students should use their science journals for recording and making observations
Pros
  • Vocabulary is provided
  • Additional resources for lesson extensions are also included
Cons
  • None
Common Core