Summary
Introduces arthropods -- insects, spiders, crabs and more -- and the features they share, like a hard outer shell and jointed legs. Highlights the huge diversity of these animals.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Arthropods are a huge group of animals that includes insects, spiders and crabs.
- What body parts do arthropods have in common?
- Can you name three different kinds of arthropods?
- Why do you think there are so many kinds of arthropods?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: arthropod, insect, invertebrate, exoskeleton, jointed.
Try it: Go on a bug hunt outside (or look at pictures) and tally how many different arthropods you can find.