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Why are so many people scared of bugs?

Biodiversity
4.6 (2102 reviews)
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¿Cómo te hacen sentir los insectos?

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Why are so many people scared of bugs?
Biodiversity
4.6 (2102 reviews)

Featured Reviews

“This lesson was fun & easy to implement and had fantastic crossover lessons (ex. diversity, art & symmetry).”
· Elizabeth · Homeschooler
“I loved the easy preparation for this one. The kids were really engaged!”
· Carrie · Teacher
“My students LOVED making their own creepy crawly critters! They are in Kindergarten and needed a little extra help with the cutting and lining things up, but they were THRILLED with their projects when they were finished.”
· Jacqueline · Teacher
“The scholared loved making their own creepy crawly bugs after the lesson”
· Chae · Teacher
“This was SUCH an awesome activity! The scientist had my students engaged and all the current references to movies and video games impressed them! We completed the centipede activity and I really liked the step by step videos. Very detailed and clear to see. EXCELLENT!”
· Ann · Teacher
“Our Kinders were enthralled with the bug info. They loved creating creepy crawly bugs with paper and scissors.”
· Joann · Teacher
“They really enjoyed making different kinds of bugs!”
· Megan · Teacher
“Fantastic! The visiting scientist was superb. The kids were super engaged! Thanks!”
· Loree · Teacher
“It's a great mini-lesson that helps our students understand to not be afraid of something just because it's "different". Both a wonderful Science lesson and a life lesson.”
· Charlotte · Teacher
“The kids liked the video but LOVED the activity. It was also great for their fine motor skills! ”
· Jesse · Teacher
Lesson narration:
English Spanish

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This mini-lesson features a guest scientist, insect expert Dr. Samuel Ramsey. Guided by Dr. Ramsey, students will explore the wide variety of life found in the bug world and learn to appreciate the unique traits and abilities of bugs. In the activity, Paper Creepy Crawlers, students learn about symmetry by creating colorful paper centipedes.
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What you’ll need for students
Blank Paper (8.5 x 11")
You can also use construction paper, notebook paper, copy paper, even letters from junk mail.
90 sheets
Crayons
Colored pencils or markers will also work.
90 crayons
Pencil
30
Scissors
30
Prep Instructions

This is an activity that kids can do in class or at home, solo or with others. No print-outs needed!

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