1. AIM: What are the main characteristics of insects, describe mouthpart adaptations of insects and explain the difference between complete vs. gradual metamorphosis? OBJ: Given notes and activity sheet SWBAT explain the main characteristics of insects, describe mouthpart adaptations of insects and explain the difference between complete vs. gradual metamorphosis with 70% accuracy DN: HW check- Arthropods Activity Sheet; Complete and hand-in Arthropods Quiz (Test#: ARTH, Q:1-9, scantron, Full Name) ACT: Review Insect Characteristics, Adaptations, Metamorphosis (notes); 15 Weirdest Insects video Text, read p. 55-59, Complete Insects Activity Sheet HW: Complete Insects Activity Sheet; Study for Interim, Nov. 6; Invertebrate Exam, Nov 12.

2. Insects 3 body sections 3 pair of legs 1 pair of antennae wings Most diverse arthropod group (in body shape and mouthparts; adaptations for survival) Example: moths, butterfly/caterpiller, dragonfly, cockroach (350myr), bees, ants, ladybug, mosquito, grasshopper, wasp

3. Insect Metamorphosis Complete Metamorphosis: juvenile stages ( larva, pupa ) look different from adult stage. Gradual Metamorphosis: juvenile stages (nymph) are a miniature of the adult stage.

4. Complete Metamorphosis

5. Gradual Metamorphosis

6. Insect Diversity

8. And More

9. Here’s Looking At You Kid !! YY Yo Frank ! Check out the one in the back of the room Yeah! I see what ya mean. And ya think you got problems?? My mama always taught me it’s not nice to stare.

10. Insect Mouthparts