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Direct linkAkcay, Behiye B. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2013
A class activity has been designed to help fourth grade students to identify basic insect features as a means of promoting student creativity while making an imaginary insect model. The 5Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend [or Elaborate], and Evaluate) learning cycle teaching model is used. The 5Es approach allows students to work in small…
Descriptors: Entomology, Learning Processes, Creativity, Grade 4
Bowen, G. M. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2008
For curriculum content-related reasons, inquiry activities can be difficult in classrooms unless the activities are approached in a manner that makes variations among student group findings understandable in the context of the study. Studies of individual animals and plant reactions to stimuli, such as insect exploratory behavior, allow the…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Science Instruction, Learning Activities, Animals
Bergman, Daniel J. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2008
The study of insects (entomology) can be used to stimulate students' interest in science and nature. It can develop students' understanding of fundamental science concepts, awareness of interdisciplinary connections, and mastery of science process skills. This teaching module provides opportunities for middle school students (Grades 5-8) to learn…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Science Interests, Entomology, Learning Modules
Harrell, Pamela Esprivalo; Bailer, Jill – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2004
Mealworms, yum yum! Insects are an exciting way for middle school students to acquire science process skills. A teacher eating a mealworm will certainly capture the attention of students, and explaining the common practice of insect eating among people in other countries is a great way to include culture in a science lesson. This article provides…
Descriptors: Science Process Skills, Entomology, Middle School Students, Science Instruction
Hagevik, Rita A. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2005
The best place for students to begin to understand complex environmental relationships is in their own back yards. Doing investigations of ants allows students to establish a baseline survey of ant fauna, test the importance of ants in nutrient cycling and soil structure maintenance, and increase their understanding of the environment and their…
Descriptors: Entomology, Ecology, Inquiry, Skill Development
Miller, Jon S. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2004
These activities allow students to investigate behavioral responses of the large Milkweed bug, "Oncopeltus fasciatus," and the mealworm, "Tenebrio molitor" or "Tenebrio obscurus," to external stimuli of light, color, and temperature. During the activities, students formulate hypotheses to research questions presented. They also observe insects for…
Descriptors: Entomology, Animal Behavior, Science Activities, Learning Activities
