Insects & Bugs

Length

60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

30 students

Primary Disciplines

Sciences

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom
WebEx

Booking Information

Please allow 1 month advance notice when choosing your preferred date. .

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For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Must give 1 weeks' notice when cancelling or you will be charged the full program fee.

About This Provider

 

Discovery Center of Springfield

Springfield, MO
United States

Discovery Center of Springfield is an interactive, hands-on science center dedicated to inspiring curiosity and a life-long love of learning through memorable and engaging hands-on experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Program Details

Format

1. Review the definition of an entomologist
2. Read the Very Hungry Caterpillar and discuss metamorphosis
3. Discuss the different parts of an insect along with a group game
4. Review the difference between an insect and a non-insect
5. Learn about insect camouflage and how organisms use it to survive.

Objectives

1. Students learn about the life cycle of an insect
2. Learn the body parts of an insect
3. Students learn how to differentiate between insects and non-insects

Standards Alignment

National Standards

Meets Next Generation Science Standards

State Standards

Meets Missouri Learning Goals