My Insect
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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
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In this activity, learners use information gathered from a variety of sources to design and make their own insect. Learners design and create an insect using household and/or arts and crafts materials. This discovery activity also enables learners to investigate insect structure and reinforces classification points. There are also optional discover sheets on pages 2-4 that can help learners think about how to design their insect. No particular materials are required--items listed in the materials section are suggestions.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 4 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Pieces of sponge
- Polystyrene
- Cardboard tubes or cones
- Tissue paper
- Thin card
- Straws
- Paper scraps
- Pipe cleaners
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Animals
- Classification
- Biodiversity
- Diversity of Life
- The Nature of Technology
- The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Arts and Crafts
- Model Building
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
Includes assesments for student learning
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Fenton, Trish; Pitts, Kieren; Ramel, Gordon; Bater, John; Henderson, Ian; Lin, Lorraine; Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council,
