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AIM: What are the main characteristics of insects, describe
mouthpart adaptations of insects and explain the difference between
complete vs. gradual metamorphosis?
OBJ: Given notes and activity sheet SWBAT explain the main
characteristics of insects, describe mouthpart adaptations of insects
and explain the difference between complete vs. gradual
metamorphosis with 70% accuracy
DN: HW check- Arthropods Activity Sheet; Complete and hand-in
Arthropods Quiz (Test#: ARTH, Q:1-9, scantron, Full Name)
ACT: Review Insect Characteristics, Adaptations, Metamorphosis
(notes); 15 Weirdest Insects video
Text, read p. 55-59, Complete Insects Activity Sheet
HW: Complete Insects Activity Sheet; Study for Interim, Nov. 6;
Invertebrate Exam, Nov 12.
Insects
3 body sections
3 pair of legs
1 pair of antennae
wings
Most diverse arthropod group (in body shape
and mouthparts; adaptations for survival)
Example: moths, butterfly/caterpiller,
dragonfly, cockroach (350myr), bees, ants,
ladybug, mosquito, grasshopper, wasp
Insect Metamorphosis
Complete Metamorphosis: juvenile stages
(larva, pupa) look different from adult
stage.
Gradual Metamorphosis: juvenile stages
(nymph) are a miniature of the adult
stage.
Complete Metamorphosis
Gradual Metamorphosis
Insect Diversity
And More
Here’s Looking At You Kid !!
And ya think
you got
problems??
Yo Frank ! Check out the
one in the back of the room
Yeah! I see
what ya mean.
My mama always taught
me it’s not nice to stare.
Insect Mouthparts