Bugs Every Which Way
Ever examine tiny insects through a magnifying glass? Draw your favorite bugs from different angles. Quick, do it before they crawl away!
1. Watch your favorite bugs crawl. Look at them through a magnifying glass. Can you see their three body segments? Find out more about insect bodies.
2. With Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils, make a rubbing on a textured surface such as sandpaper or bricks. Erase at least three bigger-than-life bug-sized areas.
3. In each space, draw your insect with Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils from a different angle, such as from the top, bottom, or side. Color in your insects.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
- Label the insect’s parts and segments. Set up a display.
- Research spiders to find out what the difference is between them and insects. Draw spiders from three angles, too.
- Using Crayola Model Magic, form an insect showing its three distinct body segments. Label the parts with toothpick flags.
- Assessment: Review drawings for accuracy and details.
Muffins for a Moose
Alligator Alley
Silk Road Treasures & Traders
