Provide students with some background on insects.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video ““Insects, Insects, Everywhere.” After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following question:
- What is one thing that all insects have? (Answers include: two antennas, three body parts, six legs.)
Preview vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are insects, defense, infest, and pests.