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  • Have students place a hula hoop in the natural area/garden and draw their answers. Discuss student answers. Each student shares the coolest thing found in his/her hula hoop.

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  • Students explore the natural area and keep a tally of insects found on the provided list. Wrap up: Which insect was found most? Were any insects listed not found? If so, where might they be found?

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  • Learn about insects and their adaptations. Ask students to collect or observe 3 insects, draw them, and make notes on their appearance/behavior. Wrap up: compare insect drawings and discuss what certain adaptations might mean for the insect ie: wings, protective armor, stingers, etc.

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  • Discuss lifecycles, insect lifecycle stages and plants. Student’s search for insects, write down what stage of the lifecycle the insect is in and the name of the plant the insect was on. Wrap-up: common insects and stages, predict seasonal differences, etc.

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  • Discuss lifecycles, insect lifecycle stages and plants. Student’s search for insects that match each of the descriptions and draw them. Wrap-up: common insects and stages, predict seasonal differences, etc.

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