Student Activities

Discover Urban Insects!

Grade Level:
Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject:
Science
Common Core Standards:
6-8.RST.4, 6-8.RST.8, 6-8.RST.9, 6-8.RST.10
State Standards:
Louisiana State Science Standards 6-MS-LS2-1 & 2, 7-MS-LS2-4 & 5, 8-MS-LS1-3 through 6

Discover what insects are hanging around your town with Dr. Aimee Thomas.

First visit the Discover Urban Insects webpage to find the video and further instruction.

Download the application “Seek” or borrow an insect field guide from the library and use those to identify FIVE insects in or around your home! Take notes on what you see to help you identify them next time!

Tags: bugs urban insects entomology insects outdoor activities

Last updated: January 15, 2021