Invertebrates
Draw a water strider (skater) insect
59 minutes (first 5 minutes are materials notes)
Draw mosquito life cycle
60 minutes; has a natural “intermission” point in middle.
Daphnia anatomy coloring page: 22 min
(Daphnia magna is a tiny crustacean, sometimes called “water flea.”)
Draw a caddisfly larva: 26 min (plus additional drawing time on your own)
The caddisfly is an important aquatic insect because it is an “indicator species.” For more information, and to use this project with younger students, go to https://ellenjmchenry.com/caddisfly-drawing-project/
Draw a paramecium: 17 min
The template has two pages. Print double-sided if you can, so the words are on the back.