Entomologist Training

Entomologist Training

entomologist

Entomologists are scientists who study insects.

What do you think this entomologist is doing?

Entomologist Training

In this activity, we will practice being entomologists. We will look at animals and decide if they are insects or not insects.

Insect Fact 1

All insects have 6 legs.

How many legs does this animal have?

Multiple Choice

Is this animal an insect?

• yes

• no

How many legs does this animal have?

Multiple Choice

Is this animal an insect?

• yes

• no

How many legs does this animal have?

Multiple Choice

Is this animal an insect?

• yes

• no

Great job!

Insect Fact 2

All insects have antennae on their heads. They use antennae to hear and feel.

antennae

Does this animal have antennae?

Multiple Choice

Is this animal an insect?

• yes

• no

Does this animal have antennae?

Multiple Choice

Is this animal an insect?

• yes

• no

Does this animal have antennae?

Multiple Choice

Is this animal an insect?

• yes

• no

Insect Fact 3

Insects do not live in the ocean.

Oceans have lots of cool animals, but no insects!

If an animal lives in the ocean, it is not an insect.

Does this animal live in the ocean?

Multiple Choice

Is this animal an insect?

• yes

• no

Does this animal live in the ocean?

Multiple Choice

Is this animal an insect?

• yes

• no

Thanks for the help, junior entomologists!

Now, watch this video to learn a little more about my job.

Multiple Choice

Is this animal an insect?

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Is this animal an insect?

• yes

• no