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Hi! Given the possibility that fall school may have to be remote due to the quarantine, I am seeking a lesson series or curriculum, ideally for first and second graders, covering all aspects of bugs--arthropods and other creepy crawlies. I'm hoping it will have online resources that I can mix into my usual lessons.
Grateful for any suggestions you can make.
Hi. We have a couple online activities related to insects you may find helpful and another one or two posting soon. See links.
We also have others that are not insect focused. You can find everything at our Nature Learning Resources page. (See link.)
The "Incredible Insects" NatureScope guide has some fun activities too, if you have that or can get a copy.
Insects offer seeming endless possibilities for teaching and learning. Have fun!
We created at-home curriculum and learning activities for younger audiences. Our 'SWIFTlets' range in topics, however you may find our Soil Superheroes and Mighty Macros helpful. I've included the coloring pages just for fun as well. Thanks!
Hi, you might want to check out the Lawrence Hall of Science GEMS curricula. They have a few that are about insects and are appropriate for early grades. I know of at least one Kindergarten teacher who successfully taught the terrariums curriculum during remote learning last spring-- just need to make a few adaptations!
Good luck :-)
