Insects: Supplemental Guide PP | Pausing Point 97book tub to look for answers. You may also wish to allow them to
research using the Internet, library, and other available resources.
Have students write in their journals any information that either
answers a question or that they fi nd interesting. As time allows,
have students share what they fi nd with the class.
Note: You may wish to extend this exercise by having students
write and share a brief report about a specifi c insect.Insect Habitats
Have students discuss all of the different types of habitats where
insects live. Emphasize that because there are so many different
types of insects, they live in all kinds of places. Allow students
to share stories of places where they have seen insects. Remind
them that there are more insects than any other animal on Earth.On Stage
Have students act out particular insects, and have the rest of
the students guess which insect it is. You may wish to allow the
student to give clues such as, “I’m a solitary insect,” or “I’m a very
harmful insect,” etc.Writing Prompts
Students may be given an additional writing prompt such as the
following:- My favorite insect is...
- One thing I don’t like about insects is...
- Some ways that insects are helpful are...
- Some ways that insects are harmful are...
Insect Hunt
Take the class outside to see how many insects they can fi nd.
Have students observe the insects and draw and/or write notes in
their journals. You may also choose to bring insects back into the
classroom to observe, perhaps under a microscope.
[You may wish to use the Take-Home Activity #2 behind the Family
Letter (Instructional Master 5B-3) for this activity and continue this
activity during the Culminating Activities.]