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SAMPLE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR A UNIT ON INSECTS
- To list the ways insects economically effect humans.
- To identify the physical characteristics of insects.
- To outline the stages of metamorphosis.
- To identify 15 common insects.
- To list common insect mouth parts.
- To match vegetative plant damage with the various kinds of mouth parts.
- To use the dichotomous key to classify insects to the proper order.
- To list 3 common ways of controlling insects.
- To list 4 approved practices in the application of each method of
controlling insects.
- To list the trade names of each of the major types of chemical
insecticides.
- To calculate the dilution and application rate given a label from an
insecticide container.
- To describe integrated pest management.
- To list basic concepts of integrated pest management.
- To conduct an insect inventory.
- Given an insect infestations problem, to develop an economical insect
control program including recommended steps and procedures.

SUGGESTED FORMAT AND SPECIFIC TEACHING PRACTICES
IDENTIFICATION
Area, Unit, Lesson Number & Title, Academic Standards
NEED
list of reasons why the unit is taught
local needs/situations/conditions
student needs
OBJECTIVES
measurable educational outcomes to be accomplished
INTRODUCTION
review previous lesson
cite interest approach
ask leading questions
motivate and interest students based upon need
use instructional realia
draw/develop/cite educational objectives
ask "questions for study" or state problem to be
solved
PROCEDURE
questions for study, problems to solve, or operations to
perform
study, discuss, solve, decide, or demonstrate and practice
review key points/draw conclusions
identify competencies
practical application/testing
REALIA
list references, resources
identify software, equipment
identify real materials, visual aids, videos
SCIENCE/MATH CONCEPTS
identify and list

Lesson Plan Format
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