1. Bug Off: The Insect World

<BODY> <h2>1. Bug Off: The Insect World</h2><br> All insects have a few things in common: an exoskeleton, which protects their internal organs; the skeleton has three parts (head, thorax and abdomen); three pairs of legs, a set of antennae, and many have wings. Watch for all of these "parts" and probably a few imaginary ones as kids create a swarm of "buggy" creatures. <B>Projects include:</B> <I>Upright Insects</I> - Offers a new technique using Styrofoam, tissue paper and a little glitter; <I>Bug Bottle and Insect Cutouts</I> - Kids create a natural habitat for collecting bugs complete with twigs, leaves and moss; <I>Dragonflies</I> - Kids paint a chipwood box with a dragonfly design; <I>Butterflies and Spiders</I> - We know that spiders are not true insects, but we couldn't resist adding an eight-legged bug using foam, tissue, and paper; <I>Insects on the Move</I> - Wood spools and Styrofoam help kids animate their insect creations; <I>Hands On Project</I> - Kids help kids by bringing craft and school supplies to those in homeless shelters. 07DR PI 30 min. <A HREF="index.htm" target=_top>Home</a><br> </BODY>