Lesson+Overview

=**Introduction**= toc Students are to work together to develop a presentation of an insect of their choice. Each student will complete research online to help them find information about the insect their group has chosen. Students will use the class wiki to help guide them through the research process as well as to document the creation process of their final presentation of the insect. Students will give a final presentation of the insect using the information they have gathered to create a giant sculpture of their insect to share with the class. =**Essential Question(s)**= -What makes this insect different from other insects? -What are the unique characteristics of this insect? -How does insects habitat look like? -What is the purpose of studying an insect? =**Desired Outcomes**= Students will complete this lesson with a new knowledge of how to describe insects and their habitats while they are learning to work in a pair as well as in a wiki format. Students will learn to collaborate online and off through projects and activities listed in the class wiki. Students will create an insect sculpture in collaboration with their partner as part of the scientific investigation of the insect. =**Estimated Time**= Approximately 9; 50 minute class periods plus some time at home to comment on the wiki pages.