Bugs: The Importance of Bugs in Agriculture
This interactive lesson begins with a fun "Bug-Off" competition where students will identify common insects. After the contest, the class will dive deeper into the world of entomology, focusing on how these seemingly small creatures have a huge impact on agriculture. We'll explore the jobs of well-known bugs like bees, beetles, and ladybugs and discuss their roles as pollinators, pests, and beneficial insects that help farmers. This hands-on and engaging approach will connect students to the vital, and sometimes unseen, world of bugs in the environment around us.
Brief Overview
I. The "Bug-Off" Competition (15 minutes)
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Student will try their best to identify 15-20 bug correctly.
II. The Bugs Behind the Scenes (20 minutes)
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Discuss honeybees and butterflies. Explain how they move pollen from flower to flower, which allows crops to grow.
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Pests: Introduce common agricultural pests like grasshoppers or beetles. Discuss the damage they can do to crops and how farmers manage them to protect their yields.
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Beneficial Bugs: Talk about the "good guys," like ladybugs. Explain that they are predators that eat other harmful insects, helping farmers naturally control pests without chemicals.
III. Wrap-Up and Q&A (5 minutes)
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Recap: Briefly summarize the lesson by reviewing.
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Q&A: Open the floor for any questions from students.
Who teaches the lesson?
Our Ag Ambassadors Maci and Keeli are both passionate about educating about agriculture. They wanted to design and lead a lesson. Abby or Kayler will also be there to learn and engage with the class.
