1. Is it an Insect, Yes or No?

2. THIS PRESENTATION WILL HELP
YOU IDENTIFY WHAT EXACTLY
IS AN INSECT.

3. What do you think is an insect?
Ask the kids what they think an insect really is, then give the definition of insect.
What do you think is an insect?

4. Definition of insect. . .
An insect is an animal with an exoskeleton, six legs and a three sectioned body which includes a head, thorax and abdomen.

5. Is a Caterpillar an insect?
have students brainstorm the answer to this question

6. No, a caterpillar is not an insect
No, a caterpillar is not an insect. However when it becomes a butterfly it is considered an insect.
explain to students why the caterpillar is not classified as an insect

7. Is a Ladybug an insect?
have students brainstorm answer to question

8. The ladybug is in fact an Insect

9. Is a stick bug an insect?

10. They sure are!
ask kids if they can explain why the stick bug is an insect.

11. Is the praying mantis an insect?

12. The Praying Mantis is an insect

13. Are spiders insects?

14. Nope, Spiders are not insects. They are arachnids

15. Are ants considered insects?

16. Ants are insects! !

17. What have we discovered about insects today?

18. Caterpillar - http://www.squidoo.com/Caterpillar-names
Butterfly title -
Butterfly -
ladybug -
Stick bug -
praying mantis UDI/AAAAAAAADM4/OMzy8I8aDP8/s1600/praying_mantis_india.jpg
praying manits - p tdcp_400.jpg
spider -
ant -
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