Teacher Preparation Video
Insects

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FOSS Intro (1:53)
Module Intro (6:33)
Before you begin (0:47)

Investigation 1 - Mealworms
Part 1 - Mealworms (7:40)
Part 2 - Larva, Pupa, Adult (3:38)
Part 3 - Life Cycle (3:34)

Investigation 2 - Waxworms
Part 1 - Waxworms (9:03)
Parts 2 & 3 - Larva, Pupa, Adult; Life Cycle (4:14)

Investigation 3 - Milkweed Bugs
Part 1 - Eggs (4:05)
Part 2 - Habitats (10:54)
Part 3 - Growing Milkweed Bugs (6:21)

Investigation 4 - Silkworms
Part 1 - Eggs (3:47)
Part 2 - Larvae (4:30)
Part 3 - Close Observations (4:52)
Part 4 - Silkworm Structure (2:59)
Part 5 - Pupae and Adults (3:33)

Investigation 5 - Butterflies
Part 1 - Caterpillars (1:52)
Setup for Parts 2 & 3 (3:38)
Part 2 - Chrysalises (1:55)
Part 3 - Butterflies (2:06)

Investigation 6 - Other Insects
Part 1 - Crickets (7:27)
Parts 2 & 3 - Ants; Aquatic Insects (2:03)

Credits (0:25)