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Discuss invertebrates. Discuss the general environment in which invertebrates live. Students then investigate what invertebrates live in your schoolyard and where. Wrap up: Discuss the list of invertebrates found. What invertebrates were not found? Where might they be found? How do invertebrates contribute to their environment?
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Discuss common invertebrates including diet and source of shelter (ie:shells). Have students explore the natural area to find an invertebrate, sketch it, and how it can fill its needs in the garden. Wrap up: Take up student answers. Why are invertebrates important to the garden?
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Discuss schoolyard invertebrates. Predict the most common bug. Discuss counting, tallying and graphing. Students draw, find and tally bugs. Graph the bugs on the back of the sheet. Wrap-up: rare and common invertebrates, seasonal differences, etc.
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Students pick an invertebrate and provide descriptions on their needs and environment. Wrap up: Discuss student answers and drawings. How does each invertebrate contribute to the environment they live in? (roles?)
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Discuss lifecycles, larvae, galls and homes. Student’s search for and tally insect larvae. Search for the insects and insect homes listed on the worksheet and answer the corresponding questions. Wrap-up: life cycle stages, predict seasonal differences, etc.
