LEARNING GOAL I will learn the structures and adaptations of insects. I will observe structures and behaviors of a multicellular organism called a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (insect). I will design and conduct an experiment (safely and appropriately) to determine environmental preferences of an insect (roach)

INSECTS

READING= THOSE AMAZING INSECTS, page 60

DISCUSSION What was something interesting you learned from the reading? What did you learn about the function of hissing? What would cause a whole colony of wasps to pursue you if you bothered them? Ants and aphids work together sometimes. What is the benefit to both?

EXPERIMENT RESULTS Briefly share your experiment (purpose) and the results of your experiment (conclusions).

HABITAT Think about all the information we have about hissing cockroaches. Does this information suggest anything about how the cockroaches live in their natural environment? Talk in your group about the kind of environment you think the cockroach could survive in.

UNIT WRAP UP Every organism on Earth has a fascinating story to tell, if we take the time to learn about it. Every organism has adaptations that make it possible for the organism to do its jobs, survive, and reproduce in its environment.

UNIT WRAP UP Most organisms have not been studied well enough for us to totally understand what their job is. But the more scientists learn about any organism they study, the more they find that it plays an essential role in its environment.

UNIT WRAP UP Each organism depends on other organisms for its survival, and other organisms depend on it. If one type of organism dies off for some reason, all the other living things in its habitat are affected 