Materials
10 plastic toy insects (or pictures of insects)
word card that reads "entomologist"
plastic bin or bucket with a handle
magnifying glass
small plastic animal cage or bug catcher
list of the insect names printed on a 4" by 6" note card
insect-identification handbook
hat and shirt
Instructions
Talk to the children about different types of energy, particularly heat and
electricity.
2. Tell the children how even small children can save energy.
3. Teach the children the following song:
Saving Energy by Anne Adeney
(Tune: "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary")
Children, children, caring children,
Can help save energy.
Doors shut, you know,
Won't let heat go!
And we'll help save energy.
Children, children, caring children,
Can help save energy.
Turn off the light!
You know it's right!
And we'll help save energy.
Teacher - to - Teacher Tip
* Combine this song with other activities about saving energy.
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Do the children know why we need to keep doors shut in the winter?
* Do the children understand that lights are run by electricity?
