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Insect Anatomy
In this science worksheet, young scholars learn the 3 parts of an insect's body by examining a labeled diagram. Students also read other facts about insect anatomy. Young scholars practice printing the names of the 3 parts of an insect's...
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Insects
Second graders brainstorm and identify several types of common insects. They play bug bingo, building bugs and an insect tree, observing real insects in the classroom and examining some of the things insects make.
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Quiz on Insect Anatomy
In this insect anatomy quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on question and answer cards to complete and scoring 1 point per correct answer.
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Crickets Guided Discovery
Sixth graders investigate insect anatomy by analyzing a live cricket. In this insect science lesson, 6th graders discuss their knowledge of insects and describe their characteristics from memory. Students observe live crickets in class...
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Body Parts of a Butterfly
Students identify the seven major parts of a butterfly. In this butterfly anatomy instructional activity, students explore three dimensional models of butterflies and discuss the anatomy. Students view a PowerPoint for the anatomical...
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The Insect world
Students read about insects in pairs and answer questions based on their reading. In this insect lesson, students understand the parts of an insect and complete a worksheet. Students complete a list of insects letters a-z.
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Insect Vocabulary Quiz
In this insect vocabulary worksheet, students draw lines to match ten words pertaining to insect anatomy to their definitions.
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Insects
Students study the characteristics and basic needs of insects. They compare and describe similarities among insects. They examine the body structure, covering, and movement of insects and also, examine insect life cycles in this unit of...
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Totally Termites
Young scholars explore the world of termites, their adaptations, and anatomy. They examine the property risks of termites and how pest control professionals manage termite problems.
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Bugs Lesson Plan
Students complete a unit of lessons on insects. They participate in a bug hunt, construct paper flowers, discuss pollination, create bug paperweights and insect mobiles, play bug charades, and participate in a bug scavenger hunt.
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"Ladybugs and Grasshoppers"
Students paricipate in number of activities related to ladybugs and grasshoppers.
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What Kind of Insect is That?
Fifth graders characterize insects and classify insects according to the Linnaean system. They use hand lenses or microscopes to examine insect body parts.
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Invertebrates
Students identify insect body parts and look for local insect life. They create an insect using recycled material and design a classroom mural with bug facts. They study Monarch butterflies and dragonflies.