Exciting Entomology: Rocket Farts, Poop Candy and Bingo! (Younger)
Jheanelle Roebbelen (She/Her) Entomologist
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(238)
Come and explore the tiny world of insect farts and poop.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 2
This lesson will cover basic insect physiology and ecology as it relates to the digestive system and waste release. We will discuss various adaptations that insects have concerning the release of gas. We will discuss how these adaptions aid insect survival, movement, and escape from danger. We will discuss how some insects use frass (insect poop) to manipulate their environment and protect themselves. We will also look at human interactions with insect waste. The structure for this lesson...
Learners will understand how insects use farts and poop to interact with their environment. Learners will be exposed to key terms such as digestive system (and parts of), frass, etc.
Pen and Paper for writing answers and drawing in class. The Insect Farts and Poop bingo game is played using Google Slides and works best on a computer or laptop. Please avoid using a tablet or mobile phone. A printable version will also be provided if you are unable to use Google Slides.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Class involves discussion of insect digestive system with comparison to human anatomy, including; anus, rectum, etc. Death of insects will be discussed in a technical and sensitive manner.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(238)
Hello! I offer learners the opportunity to dig deep into the fields of entomology, greenhouse growing, and academic writing. I have a bachelors in Biological Sciences and a diploma in Greenhouse Technology. I have been teaching for over 5 years...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 81 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
1-6 learners per class
