Sunday, May 17, 2009

BUG Day with Da-Bug-Dude




May 12 we were sharing with the Bnia Yisrael Yeshiva about the amazing world of insects.
David shared his bug knowledge about what makes an insect? It need 6 legs, 3 body parts, head, thorax and abdomen. We looked at the anatomy of a beetle and the hard exoskeleton and membranous wings and why Ladybugs are not bugs they are lady beetles. Many bugs are not bugs at all like the pill bug. He has more than 6 legs and one body part.
We talked about fire ants and watched short movie clips about them moving the colony on the river, causing electrical problems at traffic lights or other household items, shorting them out.
We introduced bees and talked about the queen, worker and drone. How the queen can sting several times and the worker gives his life for the colony if he stings. We talked about Proverbs 6:6, don't be a slugger, consider the ways of the ant. and other bible verses. Lastly we watched a Black Swallowtail Butterfly complete metamorphosis on a short video. Beautiful and amazing!
Great teaching from the Da-Bug-Dude.

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