Watch this video all about bugs and how we categorize them. While you are watching, make a list of all the bugs mentioned!
True Bugs
Learn about true bugs and how scientists categorize different insects.
True Bugs
Learn about true bugs and how scientists categorize different insects.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we protect the insects and their habitats in our community?
- How can we teach others to understand that insects are helpful?
- How can we show younger learners the life cycle of an insect in a fun and interactive way?
Possible Ideas
Bug Helper Guide Insect Day Life Cycle Party
How can we protect the insects and their habitats in our community?
Possible Idea: Bug Helper Guide
Activities:
- Students gather information from subject matter experts (SMEs) about keeping bugs safe.
- Students collate the tips into a presentable format (booklet, movie, song, information sessions, etc.).
- Students present the information to others or share their artifacts in community gardens or other places insects are known to be.
How can we teach others to understand that insects are helpful?
Possible Idea: Insect Day!
Activities:
- Students find all the wonderful ways that insects help us.
- Students create models or habitats for these helpful insects with notes about what they are and what they can do.
- Students host an Insect Day inviting everyone to come and learn more about helpful insects.
- (If real insects can be ethically and safely present, that is helpful.)
How can we show younger learners the life cycle of an insect in a fun and interactive way?
Possible Idea: Life Cycle Party
Activities:
- Students choose insects that go through interesting life cycles like butterflies and moths.
- Students create large models of these life cycles.
- Host a Life Cycle Party where younger students can walk through a life cycle model and learn all about that insect.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
