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We’re off to a great start in merit class!  In our study of insects, we’re learning tons of fascinating (yet somewhat disgusting) facts about insects!  Here are just a few of the concepts and vocabulary words we’ve discussed in the last couple of weeks:

 

·         vertebrates (animals with bones)

·         invertebrates (animals without bones)

·         invertebrates that aren’t insects (such as mollusks and crustaceans)

·         insect anatomy – head, thorax, abdomen, 6 legs, antennae

·         exoskeleton

·         species

·         simple metamorphosis – egg, nymph, adult

·         complete metamorphosis – egg, larva, pupa, adult

·         life cycles

·         burrows

·         attributes of insects

·         pollination

·         butterfly anatomy

·         proboscis (tube)

·         nectar

·         the pros and cons of different insects

·         insect facts and folklore

·         the importance of dung beetles

·         vital (important)

·         2 names for pupa

• chrysalis - butterfly
•  cocoon – moth
• compound and simple eyes
• Lepidoptera  (butterflies & moths)
• camouflage
• emerge
• host plant
• species (kinds)
• forage (look for food)
• hover
• antennae
• hive
• Types of bees: guard bee, nurse bee, queen bee, drone, worker bee
• parasite (feeds on living animals)
• entomology (study of insects)
• entomologist (one who studies insects)
• dung beetles

 

             Our list is long, but we’ve got so much more to learn!  This is going to be an exciting and amazing journey into the world of insects.  We’ll be taking our lessons outdoors for some hands-on field experience soon! 

 

Email for Molly Hawkins:  mhawkins@spsd.k12.ms.us
        
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