Students will use the scientific method to learn about insect structure, habitats and optimal environmental factors with this science experiment resource. Your students will be engaged in a memorable learning experience with this scientific method activity.

**This resource can also be purchased as a part of a discounted bundle with two resources about living things**

Scientific Method Bundle- Bugs Unit and Seeds Unit

This resource contains two investigations.

One investigation is led by you as a guided experiment. Students gain exposure to new concepts, and practice following the scientific method as the teacher models quality questioning, writing and procedural techniques.

The second experiment releases some of the independence to the kids as they design their own investigation to learn about an environmental factor of their choice.

This resource includes:

• directions
• sample schedule of activities
• materials list
• vocabulary list
• vocabulary word cards
• Frayer model vocabulary graphic organizer
• Parts of an Insect diagram(color and black and white)
• student sheet- parts of an insect
• venn diagram- compare/contrast insects and spiders
• group investigation sheets
• design your own investigation student sheets
• student written response
• and more!!

Concepts covered include:

• parts of an insect - head, thorax, abdomen
• steps of the scientific method
• habitats and environments
• preferred habitats
• environmental factors
• data collection
• graphing data
• observations
• and more!

This resource would be great for a home school environment as it does not require a group of students.

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