Science: Insects

The girls began their 2nd grade year in science by studying insects. At first, they speculated as to which animals were insects. However, after carefully observing a variety of insects preserved in plastic blocks, they concluded that insects have 6 legs and 2 antennas.

With this knowledge, they headed outside in search of live insects. They shook bushes over white sheets and used insect nets to capture their specimens.

Trying to identify the insects they found was fun!

The girls closely examined live crickets and discovered some amazing things about them. Did you know that they breathe through holes in their abdomen and hear with the ears behind their knees?