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Insects All Around Us – $6.95

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Leader’s Guide
This guide helps teach youths 9 to 12 years old what makes an insect different from other animals through various fun activities! This guide includes an introduction on the different insect species and their habitats. This guide will also teach you fascinating facts about insects such as insect pests, “Olympic athlete” insects, insect diets, insect coats of armor, interesting insect products and questions about insects to stimulate thought. This guide includes explanations and instructions for the 5 activities that are included in this kit.

  • Insect Diversity Activity Record
  • Insect Observation Activity Record
  • Insects All around Us project Record
  • Insect Trivia Cards
  • Important Insect Order Poster

Marianne E. Krasny and Gregory Neal