An intricate look at the simple metamorphosis of some insects. Watch a milkweed bug go through the entire process
Student Application
Explore the amazing changes, called metamorphosis, insects go through from eggs to adults.
Learning Objectives
Students will identify the characteristics of an insect. Insects are small animals with a head, a thorax, an abdomen, and six legs. All insects start their lives as eggs. These eggs can be different colors, shapes, sizes, and patterns.
Students will understand the process of metamorphosis. The change that occurs when an insect e...
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