Second graders look closely at the most common animals on Earth, discovering the three body parts and six legs that make a bug an insect, how insects change as they grow, and the surprising jobs they do.
Students will be able to…
A ladybug is an insect but a spider is not, even though both look like bugs. What clues on the body tell you an animal is an insect?
Project this and open each card to explore an insect's body, how insects grow, and the jobs they do.
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A ladybug is an insect, but a spider is not. They both look like bugs, so what is the difference? There are a few clues on the body that tell you for sure.
Students explore what makes an insect.
Students test whether a bug is an insect.
Students draw a labeled insect.
Students reflect on insects.
Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (Grade 2 / Elementary Science).
Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Use observations to describe how external parts help animals survive.
Use observations to describe patterns of what animals need to survive.
Recall information from experiences to answer a question.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students draw an insect with three body parts, six legs, and antennae, then label each part, so the insect checklist sticks. A printable insects worksheet is in the Science library.
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