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Peppermint Beetles

Lesson Overview

Students will learn about beetles as pollinators and some of the interesting characteristics they use to find resources.

Duration

Less than 1 hour

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

How do peppermint beetles use smell as a form of communication?

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Science

Peppermint oil
Paper and crayons

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Standards

1.S.1 The student will use the science and engineering practices, including the processes and skills of scientific inquiry, to develop understandings of science content.
- 1.S.1A The practices of science and engineering support the development of science concepts, develop the habits of mind that are necessary for scientific thinking, and allow students to engage in science in ways that are similar to those used by scient...
  - 1.S.1A.3 With teacher guidance, conduct structured investigations to answer scientific questions, test predictions and develop explanations:
    - 1.S.1A.3.2 identify materials and follow procedures,

Lesson Created By: Savannah River Ecology Lab