Explore biology by researching adaptation. First, learners research and define a list of insect vocabulary terms and discuss the benefits of each insect characteristic. They then utilize a worksheet to create their own insect and share...

A wonderful lesson plan on the many benefits of having spiders and bugs around us. Learners discover how important these bugs are to our ecosystem. The instructional activity helps young biologists see the differences between spiders and...

Learners create imaginary insects that contain essential characteristics of an insect, such as six legs and three body parts. In this Science/Arts lesson, students distinguish between an insect and non-insect.  Learners create their...

Learners observe and identify insects in their local. They record their observations by drawing a picture of the insect and writing a description.

We need to talk. Learners participate in a science talk by discussing the idea of how insects are important to the rainforest. They record notes about their conversations as they talk. For homework, pupils add to their field journals.

Students explore insects and have many opportunities to discuss, reflect, and record their explorations individually and in groups. They then make models of the insects as outlined in the lesson.

Third graders research spiders and insects through a variety of Internet sites and compare them.  In this spider and insect lesson, 3rd graders complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting insects and spiders. ...

Students compare and contrast the difference between insects and spiders. After a brief class discussion, students complete an activity matching the body parts of an insect and the body parts of a spider. Worksheet with answer key is...

Students reflect on challenges that face farmers in cultivating crops, including insects. They then simulate how crops are affected by native and non-native insect populations and the options farmers have to protect their crops. Finally,...

Second graders explore the lives of insects by participating in a card game. In this metamorphosis instructional activity, 2nd graders define several scientific vocabulary terms associated with insects and identify the different life...

Students explore insect life by participating in a role-playing activity. In this mosquito life lesson, students listen to a role-play scenario in which they must protect a town from mosquitoes by creating a field guide about the insect....

Young biologists take a look at the myriad of ways that animals increase their chances of surviving in the wild. The adaptations help animals hide, hunt, and attract a mate. This lesson specifically explores how insect mouth parts are...

First graders discover how to distinguish spiders from insects by understanding the characteristics of each. They sort online picture pages into the two groups and examine the insects for common attributes. Students complete a worksheet...

Students read books, learn about the letter i, and eat raisins that represent ants all to learn about insects. For this insects lesson plan, students also observe an ant farm and play follow the leader.

Learners identify numerous insects and their body parts.  In this insect life lesson plan, students practice using scientific vocabulary while comparing the different parts of spiders and insects.  Learners view several videos...

Third graders research information about their specific insect on the computer, and use the information that they have compiled about their insect to create a power point presentation.

Here is a colorful worksheet that has learners identify 16 different kinds of insects. Each insect has an accurate and colorful drawing associated with it. The insect names are at the bottom of the worksheet, and pupils must match up...

In this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed pictures of different insects. Students identify each insect. There is no room to write the name under the picture. It is assumed this is an oral activity, although there are no...

Four intriguing and scientific activities invite learners to explore the natural resources of their town. The activities cover concepts such as genetic traits, organizing species in a taxonomy, the differences between different species...

Students inquire about biology by reading a children's book in class. In this insect lesson, students read the story "I Wish I Were a Butterfly" and identify the unique characteristics of butterflies and other insects. Students...

Seventh graders explain what a trophic level is and how different organisms fit into different trophic levels. They observes different insect habitats and find reasons for why some habitats may be better suited for insects, than other...

Pupils explore the life cycles of insects and how they interact with each other in the prairie to create a healthy ecosystem and viable food chain. They list animals or insects in their own community that are similar to the prairie insects.

Students review the characteristics of insects they have already been introduced to. As a class, they are introduced to the characteristics of bees and what it can do instead of sting. To end the lesson, they discuss how plants and...

Pupils will recognize and name three common insects.1. Share background information with students. 2. Provide pupils with the "bug body" puzzle pages, and have them cut the puzzles out.1. Share background information with students. 2....