Are you looking for an engaging resource to teach your students about the digestive system of insects? This resource might be exactly what you need. It will provide your students with the opportunity to:
 
1) Create a model to illustrate the structures in the digestive system of an insect.
2) Learn about the parts and functions of structures in the digestive system
3) Collaborate with others

***Please see the preview to check sample worksheets, list of materials, and further details ***

The resource includes:
Part and function worksheet ( 1 page )
Clay Model Sheet ( 1 page)
Labelling Sheet ( 1 page)
Answer Key
 
Materials per group:
1. Clay ( multiple colors )
2. Pins ( about 11 per group)
3. Model Sheet
 
 

The resource can be used to introduce the topic of the insect digestive system before an actual lab. Students will familiarize themselves with the structure, parts, and functions of the digestive system of insects before diving into a real dissection lab or replace the lab entirely.
 
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It comes in two parts:

Part 1: Building the model
In this part, students will work in groups to build and label a clay model of the digestive system of insects. They will create structures such as crop, gizzard, gastric caeca, malpighian tubules, and more.

Part 2: Parts and Function
In this part, students will match parts of the insect digestive system to their appropriate functions.


I am confident this resource will be a great addition to your invertebrate anatomy unit. Your students will be mentally and physically engaged throughout the activity. The resource requires very little prep, which saves the teacher valuable time.

I have included the answer key to all worksheets. See the preview.

Grade Level:
Grades 9 - 12


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