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September 2021
Academic Standards
Reading Objective:
Children will identify steps that scientists use to conduct an investigation.
Reading Level:
Lexile: 420L; GRL: J
Next Generation Science Standards:
Practice 3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats
Vocabulary:
scientist, entomologist
Use these questions to check students’ understanding and stimulate discussion:
1. Did Sammy like bugs when he was 7? (No. He was scared of bugs.)
2. How did he stop being scared? (His mom took him to the library. He read about bugs there.)
3. What is an entomologist? (an insect scientist )
4. Which insect in the magazine do you like best? Why? (Answers will vary.)
Go online to print or project the Reading Checkpoint.
Materials: clipboards; pencils, copies of the skill sheet, (Optional: hand lenses)
Overview: Like Dr. Sammy, students will go outside to observe an insect and record their findings. (Alternative: Observe a leaf or other item from nature, or use large insect photos.)
Directions: