Insects have 6 legs, 3 main body parts (head, thorax, abdomen), antennae, an exoskeleton, and either 4 or 2 wings. Common insects include bees, butterflies, crickets, dragonflies, and ants. The document also mentions a video about the life cycle of a butterfly and asks the reader to identify which animals shown are insects.

1. Insects2C – Term 2

2. 6 legs3 main body parts HeadThoraxAbdomenAntenneaExoskeletonMost have either 4 or 2 wingsWhat is an insect?

3. BeesButterfliesCricketsDragonfliesAntsCan you think of some more?What are some insects?

4. The Life-Cycle of a Butterfly

5. Watch this video of a butterfly’s life-cycle.

6. Can you pick which ones are insects?