Insect Research Project
Due Date: Wednesday April 11th- can be turned in early if project is completed
(10% of the total grade will be deducted for late projects each day past the original due date)
Please choose an insect that you would like to research and describe for your project.
Next, research your insect using books or the internet. Books on insects can also be checked out from the South Loop School library.
Please use the following checklist to guide your work. You’ll have to create two things: a poster display of your insect (standard poster board size) and insect trading cards (attached). I’ll make black and white copies of the trading cards and these will become handouts at the science showcase later in April.
Insect Research Project Checklist
My poster and trading cards describe (5pts. each):
_______ what my insect eats
_______ where my insect lives in nature
_______ the life cycle of my insect
_______ whether it is helpful or harmful to people and why
_______ three interesting facts about my insect
My poster and/or display includes:
_______ a large, clear title that tells the name of my insect (5pts.)
_______ a large diagram of my insect that shows the 3 parts of an insect and includes
labels (15pts.)
_______ All writing and descriptions of your insect must be written in your own words and not simply printed or copied and put on your display (10 pts.)
_______ All work must be neat and clear (5pts.)
_______ Total points (60 possible)
