Here are the answers to the questions on the worksheet based on general science facts about insects and grasshoppers.
1. How many body parts do insects have?
Insects have
3 main body parts. These parts are called the head, the thorax (middle section), and the abdomen (rear section).
2. Name the body parts:
* The
head area.
* The
thorax area.
* The
abdomen area.
*(Note: On the diagram, the head is at the front with the antennae, the thorax is the middle part where the legs and wings attach, and the abdomen is the long back section.)*
3. Describe what the grasshopper's wings look like.
The grasshopper has two pairs of wings. The outer wings are long, narrow, and tough (like leather) to protect the inner wings. The inner wings are large, thin, and folded like a fan underneath the outer wings. They often look transparent or see-through.
4. Describe the grasshopper's legs. How are they different from your legs?
A grasshopper has
6 legs (three on each side), while humans only have 2. The most noticeable difference is that the grasshopper's back legs are very large, thick, and bent. They are built for jumping high and far. Human legs are straighter and designed for walking and running, not for jumping great distances relative to our size. Also, grasshopper legs are covered in a hard shell (exoskeleton), whereas human legs are covered in skin.
Final Answer:
1. 3
2. Head, Thorax, Abdomen
3. Long, narrow outer wings that look tough/leathery, and large, thin, fan-like inner wings that are often see-through.
4. Grasshoppers have 6 legs (humans have 2). Their back legs are very large and strong for jumping, unlike human legs which are better for walking.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parts of an insect worksheet.
