Learners will be able to identify the key characteristics of each Order of Insects.
Learners will become familiar with the scientific name for each order.
Learners will use various math and/ or ELA skills to help solve problems or situations.
Learners will think critically about the unique characteristics of insects to solve problems.
Learners will discover the morphological and anatomical features of Insects and how they differ between Orders and Families.
Most importantly, learners will have fun! 

Homework Offered
Homework will be in the form of an ongoing insect journal. This will give learners a chance to document the insects they discover with focus on the Order they learn each week. Learners have two options to complete this journal: 

OPTION 1 : Learners can physically search indoors or outdoors for insects from the Order or Orders they have learned about each week. Assignment may average around 10 to 20 minutes to sketch/photograph an insect and write some observations. Adults may offer to help write observations but single word observations will suffice (i.e. "leaf" if the learner found the insect on a leaf). Learners that are interested, can spend more time and make multiple observations. 

OPTION 2: Alternately, learners have the option to watch videos provided after each mission, where they can draw and make observations based on what they have watched. 
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
An informal assessment of journals will be provided.
At the conclusion of 8 weeks, each learner will be provided with feedback on how well they grasp key concepts and recommended supplements to their learning.
Grades Offered