Scavenger Hunt
Main idea: The purpose of this inquiry is
to allow students the opportunity to explore and collect insects from a variety
of habitats.
Objectives:
1. to learn about the habitats of insects and
other arthropods
2. to recognize the roles insects play in the
environment
3. to explore the diversity that exists among
insects
Procedure: See if you can find examples
for each of the items listed.
|
Item |
Habitat |
Points |
Points Received |
|
An insect home |
|
5 |
|
|
A predatory insect |
|
2 |
|
|
Arachnid |
|
2 |
|
|
Crustacean |
|
2 |
|
|
Millipede |
|
2 |
|
|
Centipede |
|
2 |
|
|
An insect that lives in a society |
|
2 |
|
|
An insect classified as a decomposer |
|
3 |
|
|
A
phytophagous insect (plant
eater) |
|
2 |
|
|
An insect without wings |
|
3 |
|
|
An insect with 2 wings |
|
2 |
|
|
An insect with 4 wings |
|
2 |
|
|
3 different types of beetles |
|
5 |
|
|
An insect pollinating a flower |
|
3 |
|
|
An insect belonging to the order
Orthoptera |
|
2 |
|
|
An insect belonging to the order
Hemiptera |
|
2 |
|
|
An insect belonging to the order
Lepidoptera |
|
2 |
|
|
An insect belonging to the order
Diptera |
|
2 |
|
|
An insect belonging to the order
Hymenoptera |
|
2 |
|
|
An immature insect |
|
3 |
|
|
An insect egg |
|
5 |
|