What is Entomology?
Grade 9th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can define entomology and describe the importance of studying insects.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 4:07
A simple way to tell insects apart - Anika Hazra
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Scientists can learn about an unfamiliar insect by examining its mouthparts, which can help determine its order, evolution, and feeding habits.
- 2
The five common types of insect mouthparts are chewing, piercing-sucking, siphoning, sponging, and chewing-lapping.
- 3
Insects in the order Lepidoptera, such as butterflies and moths, have siphoning mouthparts with a long, tube-like proboscis to suck nectar from flowers.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Based on the video, how can studying an insect's mouthparts help scientists learn more about it?”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
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