Teacher Process
In addition to this webquest the children will have lots of fun with hands on activities and exploring their neighborhoods and school playground.
My first grade classroom has the Foss insect curriculum.
First explore the Foss Website at www.fossweb.com. This is a hands-on curriculum and is absolutely fantastic!
Here is their MODULE SUMMARY
GOALS
The Insects Module provides experiences that heighten students' awareness of the diversity of animal forms. They come to know firsthand the life sequences of a number of insects. In each investigation an insect is introduced, and students observe structures and behaviors, discuss their findings, and ask questions. Students observe life cycles of insects and compare the stages of metamorphosis exhibited by each species.
FOSS EXPECTS STUDENTS TO
- Develop a curiosity and interest in insects and a respect for them as living things.
- Experience some of the great diversity of forms in the animal kingdom.
- Become familiar with some of the life sequences that different types of insects exhibit (simple and complete metamorphosis).
- Observe the behaviors of insects at different stages of their life cycle.
- Provide for the needs of insects (air, water, food, and space).
- Acquire the vocabulary associated with insect life.
For a description of each investigation in the Insects Module and the correlations to the National Science Education Standards, download the Insects Module Summary PDF.
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This site is a great site on why we should study insects in school! http://www.naturalhistorysantamaria.com/whystudyinsects.html
Also, please click on the following links for some more background.