Insects Insects are the most abundant land creatures in the world. Learn about insect biology, major family characteristics, and their relationships to people. Bees A glass-sided beehive showcases this unit on bee biology, social roles and behavior, and benefits to people and nature. Dress like a beekeeper or do the bee dance. Tracking Animals Radio telemetry and tracking are two methods used by scientists to study wild animals.
Students also investigate animals by identifying their tracks and signs on a hike.
Compare and contrast these two classes of animals. Meet some live animals, learn how they live, and play some froggy games. Pond Study Examine the diversity of life in a pond and learn the importance of wetlands. Students net and observe tiny pond animals, and view them through a microprojector. Students learn to determine an herbivore, carnivore and omnivore by carefully studying skulls and teeth.