Entomology Museum

Today was the final project of our insect unit! We designed and created 3-D insects and developed an identification manual to go along with each insect that detailed its habitat, life cycle, adaptations, benefits/detriments, and interesting facts. Check out photos of our excellent creations!

All of our insects had to have the appropriate physical characteristics - 3 body segments, six legs, exoskeleton, eyes, mouthparts, and wings (optional). After that, our Entomologists let their imaginations run wild! This one above by Brennen had excellent camouflage for its habitat!

Brooklyn's bug had multiple eyes as a defense mechanism.

Fernando's had VERY long legs!

We visited eachother's insects and made comments about parts we liked!

Today we also finished off our insect study by releasing our beautiful butterflies outside in the school yard. Malachi took the one butterfly who had underdeveloped wings home to care for it for the remainder of its lifecycle. Thanks, Malachi!

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Here is also a cool video of one of our butterflies coming out of its chrysalis. Mrs. Pearson, Ms. Delplanche and I caught the end of it on tape!