Week 2 -- Basic Insect Anatomy

Last week looked at Arthropods in general with an emphasis of the non-insect classes. This week we will take the test on Non-Insect Arthropods (you will picked the questions for the test) and examine in more detail the Class: Insecta. In addition, we will continue to collect insects for our collections and begin to look at the characteristics displayed by the the various orders of insects. Remember to keep up with your journal, especially write down the dates and locations for the insects you collect.

Specific Assignments:

• Select questions for Non-insect Arthropod test.
• Non-Insect Arthropod test
• View the power point presentation "Insect Basics." (we will do this as a class). Take notes.
• Collect insects for your collection. We will set aside some class time to collect, but take home containers and continue looking for insects at home, especially at night.
• Write in your journal each day. Remember to always enter the date and summary of the weather. Then if we have something to observe in class (live caterpillars etc.), make sure you add those notes.