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Insect Explorer Worksheet

A Grade 4 science worksheet focusing on insect anatomy, characteristics, and life cycles.

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Word BankFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceShort AnswerTrue / False

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4-LS1-1

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Insect Explorer Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided word bank and diagrams to help you.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

head
thorax
abdomen
six
antennae
exoskeleton

1. Insects have three main body parts: the  ,  , and  .

2. All insects have   legs.

3. Insects use their   to smell and feel.

4. Instead of bones, insects have a hard outer covering called an  .

5. Which of these is NOT an insect?

a

Butterfly

b

Spider

c

Bee

d

Ant

6. Which part of an insect's body are the wings attached to?

a

Head

b

Thorax

c

Abdomen

d

Legs

Insect Body Plan

7. Look at the diagram of the insect above. Label the three main body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.

8. Describe the four stages of complete metamorphosis in insects. Provide an example of an insect that goes through complete metamorphosis.

9. All insects have wings.

T

True

F

False

10. Insects are the largest group of animals on Earth.

T

True

F

False