THIS IS YOUR LIFE CYCLE

THIS IS YOUR LIFE CYCLE

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the stages of an insect's life cycle. At the end of the lesson you will recognize the survival strategies insects use during their nymph stage. At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify predators of insect nymphs in a swamp ecosystem. At the end of the lesson you will appreciate the role of insects as both prey and predators within their habitats.

What do you already know about the life cycle of insects?

Introduction to the Life Cycle of Insects

Exploring the fascinating life cycle of insects from eggs to adults.

The Nymph Stage of Insects and Survival Strategies

Understanding the newly hatched, wingless, often wormlike form of many insects. Learning about the young of certain insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis, developing into adults through a series of molts.

Predators of Insect Nymphs in Swamp Ecosystems

Identifying the natural enemies of insect nymphs in a wetland ecosystem characterized by saturated soils or standing water and a diverse range of plant and animal life.

Insect Roles in the Food Web as Prey and Predators

Appreciating the role of insects as both prey and predators within their habitats.

Condensed Text

Good evening and welcome to THIS IS YOUR LIFE CYCLE, where we explore the fascinating life cycle of insects from eggs to adults. Today, we're broadcasting from a swamp where Dahlia, a nymph, has been evading predators for two years by hiding under debris and has also become a predator herself.

Definition List

Larvae: The newly hatched, wingless, often wormlike form of many insects. Nymphs: The young of certain insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis, developing into adults through a series of molts. Molt: The process of shedding an exoskeleton to allow for growth in some invertebrates. Predator: An animal that naturally preys on others. Swamp ecosystem: A wetland ecosystem characterized by saturated soils or standing water and a diverse range of plant and animal life.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.