Identifying Bugs
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Objective
I can identify different types of bugs.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Insects have six legs, three body parts, and a hard outer shell called an exoskeleton.
- 2
Butterflies have brightly colored wings and drink nectar from flowers, while moths are usually active at night and have thicker bodies.
- 3
Bees live in hives, make honey, and the worker bees alert each other to new plants by doing a waggle dance.
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Practice
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Which of these bugs is known for making honey?
Explain one way you can tell the difference between a butterfly and a moth.
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Exit ticket
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“Name three types of bugs that you might find in your backyard.”
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