Grades 3-5: Termitology Lesson Plan

The Termitology lesson plan will engage students in an inquiry-based study of the ecology of termites. Through hands-on investigations, students will explore the life cycle of termites, the termite's role in the food web, and the unique social structure of termite colonies.

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Correlations with National Standards

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

• History and Nature of Science: Content Standard G: Science as a human endeavor
• Life Science: Content Standard C: The characteristics of organisms
• Science as Inquiry: Content Standard A: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
• Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Content Standard F: Types of Resources, Changes in Environments, Science and Technology in Local Challenges