1. Competencies 28 and 29 Beth Bailey Jacksonville High School

2. The student will be able to: Identify and label the parts of insects Define metamorphosis and know the differences between complete and incomplete metamorphosis Distinguish between beneficial and harmful insects Theorize why insects are important to mankind

3. Many times people call all small, creepy, crawly creatures as bugs or insects. Let’s see what you know about insects….. click on the ladybugs for your pre-assessment

4. One of the things that makes an insect an insect is its body parts… Click on the “bug” to see the video of the body parts. Send your questions to my drop box for grading.

5. Is this animal an insect? If you said yes, you are RIGHT!!! Insects can go through two types of metamorphosis: complete and incomplete. Check out this website for more information (click on the wormy)

6. Insects come in all shapes and sizes Go to my blog to write a short story about an insect.my blog

7. Some insects are considered “beneficial” insects. These are insects that are helpful. Click on the Damsel Fly

8. Some insects are harmful to crops and/or people. Examples include: Cucumber beetles Cockroaches Aphids Fire ants Mosquitoes Grasshoppers (in abundance) Whiteflies

9. Insects are important for many reasons. Think of as many reasons as you can of why insects are beneficial…. Then sign into your gaggle account www.gaggle.net and post these answers the message board on Benefits of Insects.www.gaggle.net

10. DeStreaming www.unitedstreaming.com Gaggle.Net www.gaggle.net Georgia Agriculture Education www.gaaged.com Beneficial Insects 101 www.beneficialinsects101.com