Insects
What makes a bug a bug?
Insect Characterisitics
Info below from http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4TH/KKHP/1insects/buginfo.html
All insects must have:
- three body parts - a head, thorax, and abdomen
- six jointed legs
- two antennae to sense the world around them
- an exoskeleton (outside skeleton)
Insect Anatomy
Insects have a lightweight, but strong exterior (outside) skeleton called an exoskeleton. Their muscles and organs are on the inside. This multi-layered exoskeleton protects the insect from the environment and natural enemies. The exoskeleton also has many sense organs for sensing light, pressure, sound, temperature, wind, and smells. Sense organs may be located almost anywhere on the insect body, not just on the head.
Insects have three main body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.
Check out these cool sites on Insects
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/alienempire/ The bizarre, fascinating world of insects, with amazing graphics, sound and animation, enhanced video, and activities for kids.
http://www.insects.org/ This site aims to help you really see insects for the miniature marvels they represent.
http://www.coolbugstuff.com/ Exploration With Nature’s Most Abundant And Fascinating Creatures…BUGS!
http://www.insecta-inspecta.com/ Insects, they're everywhere.
http://www.earthlife.net/insects/six.html The wonderful World of Insects
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/themes/insects.shtml insec theme, crafts
Insect Games
Click on the picture to become an insect detective. It will open a new window! you will need to click the back arrow to return here!
http://www.boowakwala.com/insect/insect-game.html catch insects
http://www.uptoten.com/kids/kidsgames-coordination-insectcatch.html invent an insect
http://www.pestworldforkids.org/learninggames.html more insect games
Resources for an Insect Report
Insect Pictures
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