Features of the mosquito 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Further Resources This task is about how features of a mosquito help it to survive. Question 1Change answer Use any three of the features that are listed or drawn, to complete the following chart. An example has been done for you. Feature How does it help the mosquito survive? Claws Used to help mosquito grip surface. EyesMouthAntennaeWingsSalivaEyesMouthAntennaeWingsSaliva EyesMouthAntennaeWingsSalivaEyesMouthAntennaeWingsSaliva EyesMouthAntennaeWingsSalivaEyesMouthAntennaeWingsSaliva Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online. Copyright: NZCER sketch Level: 4 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Living World Keywords: Life processes, adaptation, features, insects, mosquito Description of task: Task: choose 3 features of a mosquito and say how they help it survive. Assessment focus: adaptations for survival. Curriculum Links: Science capabilities The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask. Capability: Gather and interpret data This resource provides opportunities to discuss using direct observations (from diagrams) as evidence. Science capability: Gather and interpret data (TKI) Science capabilities: Gather and interpret data Making Better Sense: Invertebrates Answers/responses: Y8 (09/1997) Any 3 of : • Legs for walking, e.g., towards exposed flesh. • Antennae to detect air movements and odours of host animals. • Compound eyes for good vision. • Mouthparts designed for piercing skin. • Chemicals/anticoagulants help keep blood flowing from victim to mosquito. • Wings for flying to prey/escape. 3 correct – very difficult 2 correct – moderate 1 correct – very easy Features of a sea lion Features of the fennec fox Insect or spider? Animal tongues Features of mallard ducks and wētā Beaks
