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Entomology (Bug Collections, Crafts, & Entomology Lessons) 17 Weeks
Mrs. Collins, Certified Teacher
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(77)
This course will last for a full semester featuring the basics of general entomology, bug collecting techniques, and bug-themed art/crafts. Students will be creating their own bug collection using drawn in or real bugs pinned into a collection as the end of class project. Age range is flexible.
Class experience
Entomology is the scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology. Entomology also includes the study of animals in other arthropod groups, such as arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans. Join this class for plenty of fun lessons, unique facts about bugs, and bug collecting techniques. Topics: -What Is Entomology -Entomology Careers -Bug Anatomy -Bug Adaptations -Camo/Blend In Characteristics -How To Create A Bug Collection (Hard and Soft Bodied Insects) -Common Garden Insects (Beneficial...
1. Attain a solid foundation in insect biology, including general entomology, basic systematics, morphology, physiology, and biodiversity. 2. Understand evolution and biodiversity generation through macro- and micro-evolutionary processes, including how these processes have formed and diversified insects. 3. Attain skills in written and verbal scientific communication. 4. Develop the ability to design and perform a scientific study on insects, and to analyze results. 5. Develop an understanding of the distributions and abundances of organisms including insects, and their interactions with each other and the environment. 6. Gain appreciation of insects in society, and as model systems in insect biology. 7. Learn the difference techniques for collecting hard and soft bodied insects. 8. Learn the basics of bug collecting, and creating a full collection.
Mrs. Collins has been teaching science for 23 years. She is also certified to teach entomology to students and teachers.
2 files available upon enrollmentspiral notebook paper notecards pen pencils coloring pencils scissors ruler magnifying glass glue stick a few sheets of newpaper plaster of paris bug collection box-shoebox, styrofoam piece, bug collection pins (can be straight pins) glass jar with a lid ziploc bags (sandwich size) rubbing alcohol cotton balls chenille sticks googly eyes for crafts construction paper watercolor paint with brush camera to take images of bugs or drawings of bugs to submit to Outschool wall Recommended: National Audubon Society Field Guide To North American Insects & Spiders **Also recommended, visit the local library and check out books on insects.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will be watching video clips from Youtube through their journey learning about rare, beneficial, and pest insects. All of the videos have been screened and are appropriate. Please check your inbox for important info from your instructor.
National Audubon Society Field Guide-Insects and Spiders of North America Ultimate Bugopedia from National Geographic The Practical Entomologist by Rick Imes Discover bugs by Flowerpot Press
Mrs. Collins, Certified Teacher
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(77)
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Flex Class
$159
for 17 weeks17 weeks
Completed by 6 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
