| Title | Adaptations of Aquatic Insects |
| Insects | Aquatic insects, water boatman, water strider, various nymphs, beetles etc. |
| Description | As part of the 6th grade curriculum we do a study of a pond. One aspect has always been aquatic insects. This year we will be focusing on adaptions organisms have developed to live where they do. Bugscope would be used to take up close looks at different aquatic insects looking for adaptations they have developed to succeed in an aquatic environment. Examples might be; paddle shaped legs, hairs that aid in creating a greater surface area to stay afloat. Maybe specialized mouth parts used to capture or eat prey. Research questions or ideas will be developed by students and comparisons made with non aquatic insects. |
