Problem Description:
The task involves identifying the parts of an insect using the words provided in the box:
leg, antenna, wing, head, abdomen, thorax. Additionally, students are asked to circle three insects on the leaves and answer a question about spiders.
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Solution:
#### Step 1: Identify the Parts of the Insect
The image shows a labeled diagram of an insect with blank spaces for the labels. The words in the box are:
leg, antenna, wing, head, abdomen, thorax. We need to match these words to the correct parts of the insect.
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Head: The part at the front of the insect where the eyes and antennae are located.
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Antenna: The sensory organs extending from the head.
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Thorax: The middle section of the insect's body, which supports the legs and wings.
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Wing: The appendages used for flying, attached to the thorax.
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Leg: The appendages used for walking, also attached to the thorax.
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Abdomen: The rear section of the insect's body, containing internal organs.
Using this information, we can label the diagram as follows:
- The
head is at the front.
- The
antennae extend from the head.
- The
thorax is the middle section, supporting the
wings and
legs.
- The
abdomen is the rear section.
#### Step 2: Circle Three Insects on the Leaves
The image shows three creatures on the leaves:
1. A spider.
2. An ant.
3. A ladybug.
Among these, only the
ant and the
ladybug are insects. The spider is not an insect (it is an arachnid). Therefore, we should circle the
ant and the
ladybug.
#### Step 3: Answer the Question About Spiders
The question states: "Did you know that insects have only six legs? That is why a spider is not an insect." This is true because spiders have eight legs, which classifies them as arachnids, not insects.
To find another fact about insects, we can use a reference book or online resource. One interesting fact is:
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Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth, with over a million described species.
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Final Answer:
1. Label the insect diagram:
- Head: Front part with antennae.
- Antenna: Sensory organs on the head.
- Thorax: Middle section supporting wings and legs.
- Wing: Appendages for flying.
- Leg: Appendages for walking.
- Abdomen: Rear section of the body.
2. Circle the insects on the leaves:
- Ant
- Ladybug
3. Additional fact about insects:
- Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth, with over a million described species.
Final Answer Boxed:
\[
\boxed{\text{Head, Antenna, Thorax, Wing, Leg, Abdomen; Ant, Ladybug; Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth.}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade insect worksheet.
