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INSECTS. Michelle Higgins 2 nd grade SC-EP-3.4.4 Students will describe a variety of plant and animal life cycles to understand patterns of the growth, development, reproduction and death of an organism.
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INSECTS Michelle Higgins 2nd grade SC-EP-3.4.4 Students will describe a variety of plant and animal life cycles to understand patterns of the growth, development, reproduction and death of an organism. Plants and animals have life cycles that include the beginning of life, growth and development, reproduction and death. The details of a life cycle are different for different organisms. Observations of different life cycles should be made in order to identify patterns and recognize similarities and differences. Michelle Higgins
What is an insect? • an organism with three pairs of legs • three body regions – • head, • thorax • abdomen Michelle Higgins
Can you find the insects? • Click here to play this game Michelle Higgins
First step in the insect life cycle Egg Michelle Higgins
Next step Larva (mealworm larva) Michelle Higgins
Third step Pupa (mealworm pupa) Michelle Higgins
Last step Adult (the adult mealworm is a beetle) Michelle Higgins
At your seat draw and label the parts of the mealworm • Egg • Larva • Pupa • adult Michelle Higgins
Life cycle of an insect Michelle Higgins
HERE IS THE CYCLE Michelle Higgins
Now it’s your turn! Michelle Higgins