Things about insects

Things about insects

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This task is about insects.
Here are some insects. 
 
Butterfly Fly Ant Mosquito

Question 2Change answer

a)  Write down two things about the body parts of these animals which shows that they are all insects.
1. 2.

Question 2Change answer

b)  Look at the wings of the fly and the butterfly.

      Apart from size and shape, what are two differences between the wings of these insects?
1. 2.
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
3
Curriculum info: 
Science, Knowledge, Living World
Keywords: 
evolution, classification, insects
Description of task: 
Students explain two features of insects and explain how the wings differ between a fly and a butterfly.
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 when we look very carefully and notice lots of things it helps us describe how things are similar and different.
 
 
Science capabilities: 
Gather and interpret data
Making Better Sense: 
Insects
Answers/responses: 
 

Y6 (10/1999)
a) Any 2 of:

  • six legs
  • three body parts
  • antennae/feelers
 2 correct – difficult

1 correct – easy
b)
  • Butterfly has 4 wings or 2 per side/fly has 2 wings or 1 per side.
  • Fly wings are transparent/butterfly wings aren't transparent, i.e., they are coloured/patterned.
  • Different vein patterns.
  • Other reasonable answers.
 2 correct – very difficult

1 correct – very easy