1.  Describe the distinguishing features of insects, spiders, and centipedes.  Explain
     how spiders and centipedes are different from insects.  Include information
     regarding the populations of the various groups of insects on earth.

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 2.  Describe the main parts of an insect.

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 3.  Compare and contrast the life cycle of a grasshopper and a butterfly.  Draw a
     spiritual application from the differences.

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 4.  Describe a social insect group and contrast it with a solitary insect.

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 5.  Collect and correctly mount and label 40 different insect species.  Include at
     least 8 different orders and 20 different families.  Some insects in your locale
     may be protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.  Check the current
     list and ensure you do not collect any of them.

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 6.  Name 5 diseases that are carried to humans by insects.  Briefly describe how
     these pests are controlled.

     a.  __________________________________   b.  __________________________________

     c.  __________________________________   d.  __________________________________

     e.  __________________________________

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 7.  Name 4 insect species that are helpful to man and describe how they are helpful.

     a.  __________________________________   b.  __________________________________

     c.  __________________________________   d.  __________________________________

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 8.  Observe an ant colony for 1 week and report on your observations.

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 9.  Explain the importance of insects in the food chains of other insects, fish,
     birds and mammals.

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10.  Cite 3 Scripture references that mention insects.

     a.  _____________________  _____:_____   b.  _____________________  _____:_____

     c.  _____________________  _____:_____

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