The Life of an Insect A WebQuest for 2 nd Graders By Jodi Sharpe and Chris Payton.

The Life of an InsectThe Life of an InsectA WebQuest for 2A WebQuest for 2ndnd Graders GradersThe Life of an InsectThe Life of an InsectA WebQuest for 2A WebQuest for 2ndnd Graders Graders

By Jodi Sharpe and Chris Payton

The Life of an Insect Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page Credits and References

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IntroductionDo you like bugs? Have you ever thought

about how your life would change if you were a bug?

• What would you look like?• Where would you live?• What would your job be?• What would you need to survive?• What would your life be like?

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Click on the pictures of the insects to see them in motion.

Task You will be divided into groups

of 5. You will need to decide on an insect to study. Choose 1 of the following:

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grasshopperant

bee ladybug butterfly

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Each person in your group will need to pick a job from the following list:

1. Housing Expert- will explore the housing needs and habitat of your insect.

2. Survival Expert- will explore the everyday needs of your insect.

3. Life Coach- will explore the life cycle that your insect goes through.

4. Style Expert- will describe in detail your insect’s appearance.

5. Employment Agency- will describe the jobs that your insect does and how it plays a part in the community.

Process:

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Task 1 Each student will read “Insects”- Foss Science Stories

Task 2 Each student will research their chosen insect. Print out the worksheet for your job and complete it as you research. (Click on the bee)

Task 3 As a group create a poster that explains what you have learned about your insect.

Task 4 Click on the butterfly and complete the activity for your selected jobs.

Task 5 Share what your group has learned about your insect.

Click here and print out your project rubric and then get started!

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Draw a picture of your insect’s home.

Create a grocery list that includes items that your insect would need to survive.

Create a journal entry based on a day in your insect’s life.

Create a portrait of your insect.

You are trying to hire a worker for your community. Write an ad describing the position you have available.

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Click on your insect to get your worksheets and to view interesting web sites.

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Grasshopper

Click on your job

Click on grasshopper for links to websites

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Bee

Click on your job

Click on bee for links to websites

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Butterfly

Click on your job

Click on butterfly for links to websites

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Ant

Click on your job

Click on ant for links to websites

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Ladybug

Click on your job

Click on ladybug for links to websites

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Grasshopper Links:

http://www.sidney.ars.usda.gov/sidebar/justforkids2.html

http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Animals/beginner/insects-01.html

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Bee Links

http://honeybee.tamu.edu/about/index.html

http://www.insecta-inspecta.com/

http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4TH/KKHP/1insects/bugmenu.html

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Butterfly Links

http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Animals/beginner/insects-01.html

http://www.thebutterflysite.com/biology.shtml

http://www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/schools/beal/curriculum/butterfly/butterflies.html

http://www.insecta-inspecta.com/

http://www.sidney.ars.usda.gov/sidebar/justforkids2.html

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Ant Links

http://www.sidney.ars.usda.gov/sidebar/justforkids2.html

http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4TH/KKHP/1insects/bugmenu.html

http://www.insecta-inspecta.com/

http://www.infowest.com/life/antbody.htm

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Ladybug Links

http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4TH/KKHP/1insects/bugmenu.html

http://www.sidney.ars.usda.gov/sidebar/justforkids2.html

http://www.mums.org/kids/ladybugs.html

http://www.kinderkorner.com/ladybugs.html

Evaluation:

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Make sure that you have completed “The Life of an Insect” Checklist .

When you have completed all activities please turn your work in to the teacher. (Make sure you have put your name on all your work)

Conclusion You have worked hard and learned a lot

about your insects through this project. The next time that you encounter your insect keep this information in mind.

You can now print a certificate to prove that you are an “Insect Expert.”

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Click here to print award

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This WebQuest was created by Jodi Sharpe and Chris Payton of Upchurch Elementary School. It was designed for students in 2nd grade who are studying the life of insects.

Fair Use Policy This multimedia presentation has been prepared under the fair use exemption of

the U.S. Copyright Law and is restricted from further use.

Curriculum Standards

North Carolina Standards:Competency Goal 1: The learner will conduct

investigations and build an understanding of animal life cycles.

Objectives:1.01- Describe the life cycle of animals including: birth,

developing into an adult, reproducing, aging &death1.02- Observe that insects need food, air, and space to grow1.03- Observe the different stages of an insect life cycle1.04- Compare and contrast life cycles of other animals such as

mealworms, ladybugs, crickets, guppies, or frogs

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Credits and References

http://www.thaibugs.com/videos/videos.htm#Help

Thanks for the movie clips!

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