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In this activity, learners observe and describe the physical and behavioral characteristics of insects, including crickets. Learners build a cricket house, hear the book "I'm as Quick as a Cricket," and discuss how the insects they observe are the same and different.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- Over $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Knee-high stockings
- Live insects
- Milk cartons
- Scissors
- Stapler
- I’m as Quick as a Cricket book by Audrey Wood
- Hand lens or dissecting scopes
- Pinned insects
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
- Classification
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Evolution
- Evidence for Evolution
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Diversity of Life
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Literature
- Model Building
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- hear
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Rogers Huff, Paula ; Hahn, Roseanne
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, 2005