Summary
This lesson introduces students to a wide variety of common pests. Students will learn about basic needs, pest damage, and self-protection measures against certain pests. Some of the activities include playing a game, creating a class book and reading a story about a commonly found pest.

Contents

Lesson Overview
    National Science Education Standards
    Materials
    Preparation
    Time Consideration
    Key Concepts
    Vocabulary Words
    Skills Learned

Procedure

1. Termite Introduction
2. Termite Discovery Time
3. Termites up close: hands-on exploration
4. What is pest management? What is a termite inspection?
5. Build-A-Termite Activity
6. Coloring Book
7. Assessment

Additional Resources
    Web Sites
    Insect Kits and Samples
    Alternate Book List

Termite Info and Visual Aids
    Pest Quiz
    Termite Fact Sheet
    Termite Range Map
    Termite Anatomy

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