AIM: What are the main characteristics of insects, describe mouthpart adaptations of insects and explain the difference between complete vs. gradual metamorphosis?

OBJ: Given notes and activity sheet SWBAT explain the main characteristics of insects, describe mouthpart adaptations of insects and explain the difference between complete vs. gradual metamorphosis with 70% accuracy

DN: HW check- Arthropods Activity Sheet; Complete and hand-in Arthropods Quiz (Test#: ARTH, Q:1-9, scantron, Full Name)

ACT: Review Insect Characteristics, Adaptations, Metamorphosis (notes); 15 Weirdest Insects videoText, read p. 55-59, Complete Insects Activity Sheet

HW: Complete Insects Activity Sheet; Study for Interim, Nov. 6; Invertebrate Exam, Nov 12.

Insects3 body sections

3 pair of legs

1 pair of antennae

wings

Most diverse arthropod group (in body shape and mouthparts; adaptations for survival)

Example: moths, butterfly/caterpiller, dragonfly, cockroach (350myr), bees, ants, ladybug, mosquito, grasshopper, wasp

Insect Metamorphosis

Complete Metamorphosis: juvenile stages (larva, pupa) look different from adult stage.

Gradual Metamorphosis: juvenile stages (nymph) are a miniature of the adult stage.

Complete Metamorphosis

Gradual Metamorphosis

Insect Diversity

And More

Here’s Looking At You Kid !!

YYYo Frank ! Check out the one in the back of the room

Yeah! I see what ya mean.

And ya think you got problems??

My mama always taught me it’s not nice to stare.

Insect Mouthparts