Bug Watch
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Subjects: Science
Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8
Objectives
Students will:
- learn about the bugs in their area, and
- practice observing and recording scientific data.
Keywords
bugs, insects, journal
Materials Needed
- plastic jars (with and without lids)
- butterfly nets
- magnifying glasses
- white cloths, craft sticks, and other materials or tools useful for catching and observing bugs
- three field journal pages for each student
- pencils or pens
- crayons or colored markers
Procedure
Take students to an area outside the school building. Distribute three field journal pages to each student. Ask students to find and observe three of the bugs they find in the area. Then have them draw a picture of each bug and complete a field journal report for each.
Assessment
Students will be evaluated based on the information in their field journals.
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