Insects Insects have three body parts the thorax

Insects • Insects have three body parts, the thorax, abdomen and head. • Spiders are not insects.

Classroom Environment Science table Insect books Magnifying glasses Binoculars Real models of insects Acrylic insects/plastic bugs Insect puzzles Insect puppets Flannel Board story of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar “ Mirrors Insect images Insect Bingo game Bug games Bug catchers LEGO insects

Message to Parents Children have been demonstrating curiosity about the world of insects. They have been inquiring, investigating, analyzing and gathering information about insects. Following the children’s interests, our class will be focusing in a long term study about insects. Children will expand their knowledge about the different species of insects, their characteristics and their habitat.

Books The Very Hungry Caterpillar The Grouchy Ladybug A Lady bug’s life Bugs! Bug-opedia Have you seen bugs? Hey, Little Ant I’m a Caterpillar In the Tall, Tall Grass Insects for preschool

Technology/Computers /Tablets The following are games about patterns, sorting, counting, connecting numbers with quantity, number recognition, etc. where bees, cockroaches butterflies, beetles and other insects are used to play. Bugs and buttons 1 Bugs and buttons 2 Bugs and numbers

Introductory Lesson What we Know Bugs live outside, they eat leaves, ladybug, bees, (children's responses) What we Want to know Is there a difference between an insect and a bug? What is the largest insect? How do insects grow? What do insects eat? What's the fastest insect? What's the smallest insect? Why do insects like light? Why do insects have three parts to their bodies? What we Learned Insect bodies have three parts, the thorax, abdomen and head. Insects have two antennas. Insects have three pairs of legs. Most insects hatch from eggs. Insects have blood. metamorphosis, invertebrates, symmetry, species of insects

Domain: Literacy Objective: Demonstrates knowledge of print and its uses Assessment: Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System Activity: While the transition to go outside, children will be encouraged to read a book of their choice. A various selection of insects books will be provided in the classroom.

Domain: Literacy Objective: Comprehends and responds to books and other texts Assessment: Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System Activity: During whole group time, a teacher will read the book, “The Grouchy Lady Bug” by Eric Carle. Children will be encouraged to answer the following questions: What is the title of the book? Who is the author of the book? Who is the main character of the book? How do you know? Who are the characters? What is the story about? Can you describe the setting? What was the most exciting part of the story? Would you recommend this story?

Domain: Language Objective: Listens to and understand increasingly complex language Assessment: Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System Activity: During whole group time, a teacher will introduce new vocabulary while reading the book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar, ” providing visual images of the butterfly’s life cycle in detail including all stages of life. All butterflies have “complete metamorphosis. ”

Domain: Literacy Objective: Demonstrates emergent writing skills Assessment: Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System Activity: Children will be encouraged to draw their favorite insects and write it’s name on their journal. Dictation will be taken.

Domain: Physical Objective: Demonstrates fine-motor strengths and coordination Assessment: Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System Activity: Children will be challenged to make their favorite insect using playdough.

Domain: The Arts Objective: Explore the visual arts Assessment: Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System Activity: Children will be challenged to create an insect using clay and different collage materials. Different models of insects, books, and recycling materials will be provided. Use your imagination and be creative!

Domain: The Arts Objective: Explore musical concepts and expression Assessment: Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System Activity: During “I‘m moving, I’m learning” (IMIL) time, children will be encouraged to sing and march, “The Ants Go Marching” song. Children will be encouraged to sing, dance and imitate insect movement to the tune of “Twinkle, Little Star. ” Lady bugs and butterflies, Buzzing bees up in the sky. Teeny, tiny little ants, Crawling up and down the plants. Many insects can be found, In the sky and on the ground.

Domain: Social Studies Objective: Show basic understanding how people live Assessment: Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessments System Activity : Group discussion about similarities and differences in habits, homes, and work; family structures and roles between insects (bees and ants) and people.

Domain: Science Objective: Uses tools and other technology to perform tasks Assessment: Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System Activity: During our visit to the school garden, children will be encouraged to use magnifying glasses to do an insect hunt. Let‘s go on an insect hunt!

Domain: Math Objective: Demonstrates knowledge of patterns Assessment: Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System Activity: Children will be encouraged to explore symmetry in butterflies. Images of different species of butterflies will be provided.

Activity: Field trip to the Tucson Botanical Garden Objective: To promote/foster a sense of inquiry and curiosity, experimentation, investigation, analysis and conclusions regarding the natural and physical world. Assessment : Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System

Bibliography Morrow, L. M. (2015). Literacy Development in the Early Years. Helping Children Read and Write. Upper Saddle River, N. J: Pearson Education, Inc. Teaching strategies for early childhood. Retrieved from: https: //teachingstrategies. com/ Fun Insect Facts for Kid‘s. Retrieved from: http: //www. sciencekids. co. nz/sciencefacts/animals/insect Preschool Nursery Rhymes about Insects and Bugs. Retrieved from: www. preschoolrainbow. org