Insect Research Report: Part 2

The video tutorial introduces students to the concept of research and writing research reports. It emphasizes the use of a KWL chart to organize information about a chosen topic, in this case, insects. The teacher demonstrates how to gather information using various sources, including encyclopedias, the internet, and library materials, focusing on crickets. The tutorial concludes by encouraging students to conduct their own research and explore the world of insects further.

What is the primary purpose of a research report?

• To confuse the audience with complex data

• To sell products related to the topic

• To organize and present factual information about a topic

• To entertain readers with stories

What does the 'W' in a KWL chart stand for?

• What I have learned

• What I will do

• What I want to know

• What I know

Which part of a cricket's body is unique compared to other insects?

• It has extra eyes for better vision

• It has wings on its back

• It has ears on the knees of its front legs

• It has a tail for balance

How do male crickets produce their chirping sound?

• By clicking their mandibles

• By raising the left forewing and rubbing it across the right forewing

• By rubbing their legs together

• By flapping their wings rapidly

What can the chirping sound of crickets indicate?

• The availability of food

• The temperature of the environment

• The time of day

• The presence of predators

Why are crickets considered helpful to humans?

• They pollinate flowers

• They produce honey

• They control pest populations

• They break down plant material, improving soil for planting

What should students remember when taking notes for their research?

• To only use one source of information

• To write in complete sentences

• To use words and phrases instead of complete sentences

• To avoid using charts or diagrams