Insects for Kids

With summer almost here, this would be a good time for the kids to learn about Insects! Plus it does seem to be a popular topic with kids! :)

I've put together some of my previous posts about insects. They include an introduction (What are insects?), a word search, a paper plate craft, a link to a video by Bill Nye, and a how to draw insects web page.  Just click on one or all of the links below to go directly to the posts.

~ What are insects?

~ Insects Word Search

~ Ladybug Paper Plate Craft Activity

~ Insects Video by Bill Nye

~ How to Draw 5 Insects

bee

My next post will have lots of ideas for learning about butterflies.

butterfly

 

Invertebrates - What are Insects?

Insects are animals without a backbone that belong to the arthropod family.

All insects have 3 body sections (head, thorax, abdomen), 6 legs, one pair of antennae, and usually one or two pairs of wings.

 

 Examples of Insects

• ant
• bee
• beetle
• butterfly
• caterpillar
• fly
• grasshopper
• moth
• wasp

Here are some wonderful resources to help the students learn more about insects.

neoK12 (pictures, videos, quizzes, online games, and puzzles)

Insects

National Geographic Kids

Insecti -Ride (plus many other great insect videos)

Kid Info

Reference Resources

Enchanted Learning

Printouts

Are you looking for a fun insect craft activity? Here's a fun and inexpensive craft that's made with a paper plate. Just click on the link below.

~  http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2011/08/ladybug-paper-plate-craft.html

Students might also enjoy reading some of these great books on insects. 

        

           

      






 

Have Fun!