When is an Insect an Insect?
by Marguerite Samples
Students will learn about what makes an insect an insect. This is the 3 distinct body parts and 6 legs attached to their thorax. They will be able to distinguish between the characteristics of an insect verses other animals. Students will also collect data, create a bar graph, and share their findings with the class.
Lesson Grade Level
1st GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1altHTCUAjsNOdH1WuFLrP01EeboXaUCdO6qnuM_…Subject Area
Science Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature)
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