Description
- Anatomy of an insect
- Identification of insects vs. arachnids
- Building an insect & an insect habitat
- How insects help the environment
- Includes a 4-activity interactive lesson plan
This kit is designed to help students gain a better knowledge of beneficial insects in our environment. With the help of a well-loved picture book, students will explore the difference between insects and arachnids. The lessons included cover the anatomy of an insect, how insects can help our environment, and how to invite beneficial insects to our home and school gardens. This kit will foster a new respect for the insects around us through creative, hands-on projects and up-close observation of real (preserved) and toy insects. *** Kits contents: \"Diary of a Spider\" book by Doreen Cronin, insects in resin, plastic toy insects, insect stickers, pipe cleaners, Play-Doh, small paper plates, magnifying glasses, SC logo backpack, 4-activity interactive lesson plan *** About STEAM Education: represents an educational approach that focuses on the following fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. Integrating the arts, design and innovation, STEAM curricula and activities are cross-disciplinary and project-based. Our STEAM lessons encourage students to explore the world around them, develop and create innovative solutions to problems, think deeply, work collaboratively, and communicate their results.