The third grade insect unit is winding to an end this week in Science. Over the past few weeks students have observed insects out in nature, “raised” mealworms in the classroom, learned about complete and incomplete insect metamorphosis and learned the parts of an insect by setting the words to the tune of “Head, Shoulders Knees and Toes”. (“Head, Thorax, Abdomen”) They wrote about imaginary insects and then recreated their insect’s metamorphosis using modeling clay and pipe cleaners. They had fun and did a great job!
Below are pictures of students collecting and sketching insects:
