Careful observations of three kinds of insects introduce students to the ABCs of Insect Life: attributes, behaviors, and cycles. First, students examine the unique characteristics common to all insects and, with the help of a Scientific Key, learn to identify many species. They conduct experiments to determine insects’ environmental preferences and adaptive features, such as camouflage and mimicry. Finally, over extended periods of time, students observe the simple metamorphosis of crickets (egg-nymph-adult) and the complete metamorphosis of mealworms and butterflies (egg-larva-pupa-adult). To apply their knowledge of insects, students consider how these numerous and diverse organisms, living in every environment, can be both helpful and harmful. (13 Activities)
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