Download Butterflies, Beetles, and Flies

Lesson Plan
Date:12-9-04
Subject: Science/ Fourth Grade
Text Reference: www.enchantedlearning.com and www.teachercreated.com
Objective: COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will make observations and conduct
investigations to build an understanding of animal behavior and adaptation. By the end of
the lesson the students will be able to label, with 80% accuracy, the basic anatomy of a
butterfly, beetle, and fly, using the Internet as a resource.
Description of Activities and Setting
Materials and Supplies
Time
Activity
1. Focus and
Review
Ask review question on basic facts about
Butterflies, beetles, and bugs that were
covered earlier in a PowerPoint
presentation.
3 min
2. Statement
of Objectives
Today class you will get to use the
internet to help you learn about the body
parts of Butterflies, Beetles, and Flies.
Divide the class into 3 groups
(Butterflies, Beetles, and flies). Give
each student a handout on his or her
corresponding group.
1 min
3. Teacher
Input
Worksheets and
Computer w/ Internet
access
5 min
Worksheet and
Computer w/ Internet
access
Encyclopedias, insect
books and bug anatomy
charts.
20 min
Worksheets
10 –15
min
Explain the project to the students, and
review the Computer usage rules.
Demonstrate how to follow the
worksheet using a different insect, such
as a bee, to provide an example.
Have students begin the worksheet with
their groups; however there can be no
more than 2-3 students at the computer.
Students who are not at the computer
should be using classroom references to
fill in the worksheet. I will circulate
around the room.
5.Independent The groups get back together after the
worksheets are finished. Each of the
Practice
groups will discuss what they learned.
Then the groups will prepare a
presentation of the material for the class
4. Guided
Practice
6. Closure
7. Evaluation
The groups will then present what they
learned to the class and have the class fill
in the worksheets on the insects they is
presenting.
Grade the worksheets
Worksheets
Modifications for Diverse Learners
Learning Disabled:
According to the individual students IEP the assignment will be adjusted. Extra
time will be given. These students will be assigned a peer tutor if necessary. The
student’s special needs will be considered in the grading process so that their grades will
be modified according to their ability level.
ESL Students:
The assignment will be modified according to the student’s classroom
modifications and English language proficiency. Students may be assigned a student
translator buddy if necessary. The requirements will be reduced if necessary. The
student’s language proficiency will be considered in the grading process so that their
grades will be modified according to their ability level.
30 min
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Butterflies, Beetles, and Flies
Body Parts Worksheet
Directions: Go to www.teachercreated.com/books/3408 and select
pages 7…17. View What is an Insect, Insect Body Parts and Insects
A-Z to help you label the different body parts of the insects.
Butterflies
Abdomen - The abdomen is the segmented
tail area of an insect that contains the heart,
Malpighian tubules, reproductive organs,
and most of the digestive system.
Antenna - An antenna is a sensory
appendage that is attached to the head of
adult insects. Antennae are used for the
sense of smell and balance. Butterflies have
two antennae with clubs at the end.
Compound Eye - Insect compound eyes are
made up of many hexagonal lenses.
Fore wing - The fore wings are the two
upper wings.
Head - The head is the part of the insect
that contains the brain, two compound
eyes, the proboscis, and the pharynx (the
start of the digestive system). The two
antennae are attached to the head.
Hind wing - The hind wings are the two
lower wings.
Leg - All adult butterflies have six legs.
The two forelegs of some butterfly species
are tiny.
Proboscis - Adult butterflies sip nectar
and other liquids using a spiral, straw-like
proboscis located on their head.
Thorax - The thorax is the body section
between the head and the abdomen. The
legs and wings attach to the thorax.
Beetles
abdomen - the segmented tail area of a beetle that
contains the heart, reproductive organs, and most of
the digestive system
antenna - like all insects, beetles have 2 segmented
antennae
compound eye - a faceted eye made up of many
hexagonal lenses
elytron - (plural elytra) elytra are hardened fore
wings that protect the longer hind wings
head - the head is at the front end of the beetle's
body and is the location of the brain, the two
compound eyes, the mouth parts, the pharynx (the
start of the digestive system), and the points of
attachment of its two antennae.
hind wing - beetles have two hind
wings, used for flying (or
swimming). These long wings can
be folded under the elytra when not
in use.
legs - like all insects, beetles have 6
jointed legs
mandibles - the jaws
maxillary palps - long, segmented
mouth parts that grasp the food
thorax - the middle area of the
beetle's body - where the legs and
wings are attached
Flies
Abdomen- the segmented tail area of a fly
that contains the heart, the reproductive
organs and most of the digestive system. It
also contains the spiracles.
Antenna- like all insects, flies have two
antenna, which are used to warn of danger
and to find food.
Compound eye-flies have two large eyes
made up of thousands of six-sided lenses.
Transparent wings- flies have wings that
are so thin the veins show through. They are
used for flying.
Halters-rod like parts that give the fly a
sense of balance. (This is what a fly has
instead of hind wings).
Head- Found in front of the fly’s body it
contains the brain, compound eyes, the
proboscis and the pharynx (the beginning of
the digestive system).
Legs-flies have six legs. Their legs have end
claws that help them cling to various
surfaces.
Proboscis- flies use this tube like structure
as a straw to drink its food.
Thorax- The thorax is the body section that
is between the head and the abdomen. The
legs and the wings are attached to the
thorax.
Spiracles- The air holes that the fly
breathes through. The abdomen contains
eight pairs and the thorax contains two
pairs.
Sponging Mouthparts- These are found at
the end of the proboscis. They are used to
lap up the liquid foods flies eat.