Refine Current Search

Students explain two features of insects and explain how the wings differ between a fly and a butterfly.

Students are provided with seven drawings of different animals and are asked to draw circles around those that are insects. Two features of insects are also required.

Select from multiple choice options. Assessment focus: classification features of insects and mammals.

Students are provided with six drawings of different types of insects. They use the drawings to explain two features of insects and to explain differences between the insects illustrated.

Students are given a diagram of a fly and are asked to give three reasons why this animal is not a spider.

Task: select which group pictures of animals belong to. Assessment focus: classification of small animals.

Task: use a chart comparing the features of insects and spiders to decide which group a wētā belongs in. Assessment Focus: classification.

Students identify which one of the four drawn animals is not an insect, and then give a reason for their choice.

Task: sort pictures into specified groups and identify features that are common to each group. Assessment focus: classification of insects/non-insects.