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Possible insects:


 * mealworms (did in K): SKIP
 * life cycle takes a long time
 * easy for classroom
 * complete metamorphosis
 * observe body structures and parts
 * waxworms
 * complete metamorphosis
 * make silk
 * life cycle takes a long time
 * observe body structures and parts
 * milkweed bugs
 * they are real bugs: this means they have no mouths, they suck foods through a tube instead
 * simple metamorphosis (nymphs that look like little adults)
 * you can watch them mating and hatching easily
 * compare their diets and bodies to waxworms
 * silkworms: SKIP
 * make real silk (that humans use) -- you can watch them spin it
 * you can tell males and females apart
 * it's hard to get food for them (mulberry leaves)
 * need attention every day
 * you can watch them hatch and mate
 * butterflies (did in K)
 * crickets ($16 for 50)
 * simple metamorphosis
 * can distinguish males from females
 * lots of interesting body parts
 * escape easily and hop around
 * ant farm ($32 for each ant farm)
 * complete metamorphosis
 * colonies ( similar to bees)
 * you can watch them tunnel
 * aquatic insects (damselflies ($22), dragonflies ($22), diving beetles, water striders, giant water bugs $16 for 6)) ($48 for assortment)

The following are not included with the kit (must be paid for out of pocket or curriculum money):
 * pill bugs
 * ladybugs ($25 for 100)
 * praying mantis ($25 for one egg case, contains 50-150 insects)