Invent an Insect
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California Academy of Sciences
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In this creative activity, learners will find out what makes an insect an insect by studying examples of insect adaptations and by examining why there are so many different types of insects. Learners will also design their own insect based on the needs of a specific environment. This standard-based lesson plan includes great extension ideas, resources for educators, and discussion questions.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- free
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Invent an Insect sheet, one per student
- Insect Diagram, one per student
- Arthropod sheets (optional)
- Set of insect habitat cards
- Graphite pencils, one per student
- Colored pencils / markers, one set per group of students (optional)
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Classification
- Biodiversity
- Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Diversity of Life
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- California Academy of Sciences
Rights:
- California Academy of Sciences, 2009
