Ladybug Webquest

Web Quest 2^nd grade

Time period: 1 week

Introduction: Have you even been curious why most ladybugs are red? What ladybugs eat? How many spots they have or why there are black? Well, today we are going to take a journey and figure out some fun and interesting facts about these little bugs. Over the past few weeks we have been studying different types of insects. Today we are going to take a closer look at the ladybug.      

Task: Today you are going to pretend to be an entomologist for the day and explore the ladybug. We learned that an entomologist is someone that studies insects. There are many interesting facts about the ladybug that you might not know yet. By the end of the day you will know the parts of a ladybug, the life cycle, what a ladybug eats, and other interesting things.

Process: Now that you know what your task is let’s get started!!

1.     You and a partner will work together in your journey to find all of the information. Click the links below to find some interesting facts about the ladybug that you will record on your ladybug fact sheet.

a.     What does a ladybug look like? http://www.mums.org/kids/ladybugs.htm

b.     What do ladybugs like to eat? http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/ladybug/Ladybug.shtml or http://www.mums.org/kids/ladybugs.htm

c.     Which predators like to eat the ladybug? http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/ladybug/Ladybug.shtml

d.     Are all ladybugs red? http://www.ladybug-life-cycle.com/ladybug-facts.html

e.     How many spots do ladybugs have? http://www.ladybug-life-cycle.com/ladybug-spots.html or http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/ladybug/Ladybug.shtml

f.      Where do ladybugs live? http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/ladybug/Ladybug.shtml

2.     Now that you have found some interesting facts about the ladybug, you and your partner will construct a model or drawing of a ladybug. Be creative! Use different kinds of materials to create the ladybug. Be sure to label the different parts of the ladybug as they will be displayed throughout the classroom for your parents to see.

a.     Click the links below to find the information that you will need- http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/ladybug/Ladybug.shtml or http://www.ladybug-life-cycle.com/ladybug-anatomy.html

3.     Create a poster on the life cycle of a ladybug with your partner. The poster needs to be labeled, organized, creative, and colorful.

a.     To find information on the life cycle of a ladybug click on this link- http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/ladybug/Ladybug.shtml

4.     Finally, now that you have become an expert on the ladybug I want you to write me one paragraph, with an illustration, telling me that most interesting thing you learned about the ladybug and why. Be sure to use complete sentences and correct grammar.

Evaluation:

Remember to use complete sentences, correct grammar, and make sure everything is labeled correctly. Most importantly take your time and be sure everything is neat.

1.     A ladybug fact sheet completely filled out.
Including:

a.     Complete sentences

b.     Correct grammar

c.     Appropriate answers

2.     A model or drawing of a ladybug
Including:

a.     Correctly labeled (this includes spelling!)

b.     Creative and colorful

3.     Created a poster on the lifecycle of a ladybug.
Including:

a.     Correctly labeled (this included spelling!)

b.     Organized and neat

c.     Creative and colorful

4.     Wrote one paragraph describing the most interesting thing you learned and why.

a.     Correct grammar

b.     Complete sentences

c.     Included an illustration

Conclusion: I hope you have enjoyed being an entomologist for the day. You have learned some many interesting things about the ladybug. What a great job each of you have done! I cannot wait to display all of your artwork throughout the room and hallway for everyone to see.

Here are some other ladybug activities that you might enjoy.

·      Crossword puzzle http://www.abcteach.com/free/c/crossword_ladybugs.pdf

·      Coloring page http://www.coloring.com/color/ladybug

·      Find the twins http://can-do.com/uci/ssi2001/twins-activity.html

Ladybug Fact Sheet

Name:                                                                  Date:

1.  What does a ladybug look like? 

2.  What do ladybugs eat?

3.  Which predators eat the ladybug?

 4.  Are all ladybugs red?

 5.  How many spots does a ladybug have?

6.  Where do ladybugs live?