A Bugs' Eye View
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Fine Arts Science | |
| Author | Tammy Matteson
Linda Taylor | |
| Description | Students will explore the world of insects through various
activities. An emphasis is placed on exploring insects through the books of Eric Carle. The students will learn to differentiate between fiction and nonfiction text. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | computer
projector digital camera Internet Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Paint | |
| Grade Level | K 1 2 | |
| National Standards | Language Arts
Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process. Gathers and uses information for research purposes Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of literary texts. Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of informational texts. Using listening and speaking strategies for different purposes. Science Understands the structure and function of cells and organisms. Understands relationships among organisms and their physical environment. Art Understands and appllies media, techniques, and processes related to the visual arts. Music Sings, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. | |
| Keywords | insects
bugs caterpillars butterflies spiders ladybugs firflies bees crickets ants grasshoppers Eric Carle | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: A Bugs' Eye View
Lesson 1: Learning About Bugs Lesson 2: Caterpillars and Butterflies Lesson 3: Spiders Are Arachnids Lesson 4: Flying Insects Lesson 5: Hopping and Crawling Insects Standards | |
| References | Lesson 1:
Taylor, Barbara. Bugs and Spiders. unbridge Wells: ticktock Media Ltd., 2002. Tyson, Ginger. "An Insect's Perspective." projects.edtech.sandi.net. 28 Feb. 2000. 25 Jul. 2005 "Insect Songs--Creative Writing Project ." insectzoo.msstate.edu. 1997. Smithsonian Institution's Natural Partner's Program and The Center for Educational and Training Technology . 25 Jul. 2005 Lesson 2: Carle, Eric. The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 1st ed. New York: Philomel Books, 1969. Col, Jeananda. "Enchanted Learning." enchantedlearning.com. 2000. Enchanted Learning. 26 Jul. 2005 "http://store.yahoo.com/insectlore/butgarwitliv1.html." insectlore.com. Insect Lore. 25 Jul. 2005 "RubiStar." rubistar.4teachers.org. 2001. High Plains Regional Technology in Education Consortium . 26 Jul. 2005 carle, eric. "Eric Carle web page." eric-carle.com. 26 Jul. 2005 Lesson 3: Carle, Eric. The Very Busy Spider. New York: Philomel Books, 1984. Trapani, Iza. The Itsy Bitsy Spider. Watertown: Charlesbridge Publishing, 1993. "Spider information." www.insected.arl.arizona.edu. 1997. University of Arizona. 26 Jul. 2005 Lesson 4: Carle, Eric . The Grouchy Ladybug. New edition ed. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1977. Carle, Eric. The Very Lonely Firefly. New YOrk: Philomel Books, 1995. Carle, Eric. The Honeybee and the Robber. Revised Edition ed. New York: Philomel Books, 2001. Cole, Joanna. The Magic School Bus: Inside a Beehive. New York: Scholastic, Inc., 1996. Col, Jeananda. "Enchanted Learning." enchantedlearning.com. 2000. Enchanted Learning. 26 Jul. 2005 "going bug-gy." scholastic.com. 1996. Scholastic, Inc.. 26 Jul. 2005 Kluytmans, Terry. "Kididdles." www.kididdles.com. 1998. 26 Jul. 2005 Lesson 5: Carle, Eric . The Very Quiet Cricket. New York: Philomel Books, 1990. Luders, Mary. The Ants Go Marching. New York: Hyperion Books, 2000. All books can be purchased on "Books." www.amazon.com. 1996. Amazon.com. 26 Jul. 2005 Col, Jeananda. "Enchanted Learning." enchantedlearning.com. 2000. Enchanted Learning. 26 Jul. 2005 Kluytmans, Terry. "Kididdles." www.kididdles.com. 1998. 26 Jul. 2005 "Insects and Bugs." www.dcrafts.com. 08 Jan. 2003. Mrs. Bee's Busy Classroom. 26 Jul. 2005 Von Gousig, Doug. "Insect Sounds." www.naturesongs.com. 1997. 27 Jul. 2005 Kluytmans, Terry. "Kididdles." www.kididdles.com. 1998. 26 Jul. 2005 Graphics and Citations for Lessons1-5: Oliver, Shirley . "Animated Insects." www.1solo.com. 10 Mar. 2005. Solo Web Design. 26 Jul. 2005 McDaniel, Steve. "Animated Insects." animation-station.com. 1996. Animation-Station. 26 Jul. 2005 "Bugs Spiders,and Butterflies Animaated Pictures." aaanimations.com. AAanimations. 26 Jul. 2005 "Free Bug Animations." www.cartooncottage.com. 1998. Cartoon Cottage. 26 Jul. 2005 "Free Insect Clipart." www.webweaver.com. 1998. Webweaver. 26 Jul. 2005 Warlick, David. Citation Machine. 29 Oct. 2000. Landmarks. 19 Jul. 2005 | |
| English IGO or CSO | RLA.S.1, RLA.S.2, RLA.S.3 | |
| Fine Arts IGO or CSO | MU.S.1, VA.S.1 | |
| Science IGO or CSO | SC.S.2, SC.S.3 | |
| The 21st Century Skills | Information and communication technology literacy - Thinking and problem-solving skills Information and communication technology literacy - Critical thinking and systems thinking Information and communication technology literacy - Creativity and intellectual curiosity | |