Little Entomologists - First Grade

First-grade students are taking on the role of entomologists in science. Students are learning about the life cycle of mealworms. After careful observations and lots of giggles, students learned that mealworms are insects that go through metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Students learned to use tools to make careful observations. The first graders used microscopes to view the eggs and magnifying glasses to view the larvae, pupas, and adults. After making observations, students asked questions about each phase of a mealworm's life cycle. In the next few weeks, students will learn the anatomy of an adult darkling beetle and learn how to conduct a scientific investigation. Students will learn that scientists collect, organize, and analyze data. You can click on this link to get a glimpse into the science lab. First-grade parents are encouraged to connect to their child’s Seesaw account to view activities and provide positive feedback. Parents can connect to their child’s Seesaw account by scanning the QR Code sent home last week.