Lesson Overview

National Science Education Standards

• History and Nature of Science: Content Standard G: Science as a human endeavor
• Life Science: Content Standard C: The characteristics of organisms
• Science as Inquiry: Content Standard A: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
• Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Content Standard F: Types of Resources, Changes in Environments, Science and Technology in Local Challenges

Materials

• 1 Copy of Pest Shuffle Game Cards
• 1 Copy of Pests A-Z Coloring Pages
• Book: Crickwing, by Janell Cannon (or alternate book)

Preparation

• Copy one set of the Pest Shuffle cards. Cut cards accordingly. Laminate if desired.
• Copy one set of Pests A-Z Coloring Pages, preferably on cardstock. Three-hole punch left margins (unless you have a book binding machine). Prepare a cover page.
• Choose and find a storybook.

Time Consideration

• Preparation: 20 Minutes
• Lesson: 45 - 60 Minutes

Key Concepts

• Pests are animals that are out of place.
• Pests are not bad animals, just too many animals in the wrong place.
• Living things have basic needs.
• Animals' basic needs are air, water, food, and shelter.
• Living things can survive only in places their needs can be met.
• Pests can cause damage in many ways.
• People can protect themselves from pests.

Vocabulary Words

• Adaptation
• Insect
• Mouthpart
• Pest
• Pest Management
• Risk
• Specimen
• Subterranean Termite

Skills Learned

• Discussion
• Cause/Effect
• Communication
• Social
• Classification
• Appreciation
• Recognition
• Observation