Teachers: Click HERE to download the blank field guide used in this WebQuest. (PDF format)
 
 
 

Introduction

Task

Process

Extensions

Resources

Introduction 
 You and your friends have been chosen to create a Field Guide to Insects. This field guide will be very special because it is divided into 3 sections- the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
(note: these three sections will be colored)
 
 

Task 
 Your task will be to complete the pages for this unique field guide. You and your friends will investigate and research selected insects on the Internet.  Teamwork will be very important throughout this quest.  Remember to click the BACK arrow   to return to these instructions after each web page.

Process 
 1. You will be assigned a group.  Each person in the group will have a blank field guide. You will work as a group to find the answers for each page.

2. Click here to watch a movie about insects.  You may click the stop button to give you time to take notes. You may replay the movie as needed. Remember to click the BACK arrow to return to these instructions. 

3. Click in the boxes to search for information on the other insects.  Complete the sections on the pages. Continue to search for information and complete the pages for the rest of the insects. Remember to click the BACK arrow to return to these instructions after each web page.
 

4. When your field guide is complete, turn it in to your teacher.  She will display it in the classroom.
 
 

spend more time on the sites you already visited

put sticky notes on the World Map to show where the insects live

use clay to create your own ugly bug

use the classroom library to find more information

 URL addresses:

 Insect Moviehttp://www.brainpop.com/science/plantsandanimals/insects/index.weml
 Honey Beehttp://dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/classrm/wingleg/honeybee.htm
 Lady Bug 1http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/classrm/wingleg/ladybug.htm
 Lady Bug 2http://www.miamisci.org/avocado/insects/clangford/ladybugserich.html
 Praying Mantishttp://www.insecta-inspecta.com/mantids/praying/index.html
 Aphidhttp://www.pbrc.hawaii.edu/~kunkel/wanted/bodies/92571-rap.html
 Termitehttp://www.pbrc.hawaii.edu/~kunkel/wanted/bodies/92685-rap.html
 Roach 1http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/noflash/roaches/pg000097.html
 Roach 2http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/noflash/roaches/pg000327.html
Cicadas  http://www.austmus.gov.au/is/sand/cicada.htm
Goliath Beetle http://www.animalsoftherainforest.org/goliathbeetle.htm
Dragonfly http://www.animalsoftherainforest.org/dragonfly.htm
Waterstrider http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/classrm/wingleg/strider.htm