Teams will explore the fascinating world of insects by learning how to identify insects and distinguish them from other animals. Participants will label important body parts and features, investigate where different insects live, examine their life cycles, and discover the important roles insects play in nature, including pollination, decomposition, and serving as food for other animals.

Resources

What is an Insect? video
Kwik-Key — Menu Page – ENT 425 – General Entomology
Arthropod Adaptations inside the Insect Zoo
Arthropod Adaptations Inside the Insect Zoo Questions
Join Our Pest Patrol: A Backyard Activity Book for Kids on Integrated Pest Management | US EPA
Your School and Pollinators brochure
Arthropods Practice Packet

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