4th Grade Project

My Pet Insect Project

Instead of taking a test for the Invertebrates topic, the fourth grade students will be completing the “My Pet Insect” project. This project requires:

1.The student is to find a “pet” insect. You do have the option of purchasing an insect, but I prefer that the students find a critter that is part of our ecosystem. Also, the option of setting the pet free at the end of the project may be preferable.
2.Students need to find their pet by the Wednesday, March 24.
3.Depending on your individual pet, you need to create some kind of home for it. It can be as simple as a large freezer bag with holes punched in it. Please do not purchase any kind of elaborate terrarium or cage for this project.
4.The pet may be kept indoors or outdoors.
5.The students will need to complete some research on their insect. I will provide some time during class, but further research may be necessary at home.
a.They will need to find what Order their insect belongs to.
b.They also need to find 5 interesting science facts about their pet.
c.The students need to provide an illustration of the life cycle of
the insect.
d.Include a photo of their actual insect on the back page.
6.This project is due on Wednesday, March 31. The students need to bring in their project booklet and the actual pet to show to the class.