What is an entomologist? This question gets the children’s attention every time. They want to learn something new and exciting. Why not expand their vocabulary while they play by using big words they’ve never heard before?
I created the Bug Discovery Kit to teach my students the importance of insects. How every creature on Earth has a purpose. Everyone and everything should be handled with gentle care. I included books, magnifying glasses, a bug catcher, net and tweezers. A custom book was created of insects that are native to our area. Pictures were printed along with fascinating facts about creepy crawlers. Children can learn the insects names and body parts. They can research what they eat and how the bug itself can be a food source. Children can learn the role that insects play in the ecosystem, and the delicate balance that exists.
I would recommend expanding this activity by adding pencils, crayons, clipboards, paper, clay or paints. This science experiment could easily go on for hours or days.
Most of these products and books were purchased at thrift stores and dollar stores. It doesn’t require much to create this great science activity.
Now go catch some bugs! Just remember to handle them carefully.
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