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Gather information about the following insects. Draw their images or get pictures. On one sheet each, fix the image/picture and below it write the information. Compile these pages and make a file of - English

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Gather information about the following insects. Draw their images or get pictures. On one sheet each, fix the image/picture and below it write the information. Compile these pages and make a file of ‘Insects - our friends’.
Insects: Bee/Praying mantis/Butterfly Beetle/Wasp/Dragon-fly

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Bee

Image: Bee Picture
Information:

  • Scientific Name: Apis mellifera
  • Role: Pollinators; critical for pollinating crops.
  • Habitat: Gardens, orchards, and wild areas.
  • Benefit: Produce honey and beeswax.

Praying Mantis

Image: Praying Mantis Picture
Information:

  • Scientific Name: Mantodea
  • Role: Predators; control pest populations.
  • Habitat: Gardens, forests, and grasslands.
  • Benefit: Natural pest control.

Butterfly

Image: Butterfly Picture
Information:

  • Scientific Name: Lepidoptera
  • Role: Pollinators; important for pollinating various plants.
  • Habitat: Gardens, meadows, forests.
  • Benefit: Contribute to pollination and serve as indicators of a healthy environment.

Beetle
Image: Beetle Picture
Information:

  • Scientific Name: Coleoptera
  • Role: Decomposers; break down dead plant and animal material.
  • Habitat: Forests, gardens, fields.
  • Benefit: Recycle nutrients, control pest populations.

Wasp

Image: Wasp Picture
Information:

  • Scientific Name: Hymenoptera
  • Role: Pollinators and predators.
  • Habitat: Gardens, woodlands, urban areas.
  • Benefit: Control pest populations, contribute to pollination.

Dragonfly

Image: Dragonfly Picture
Information:

  • Scientific Name: Odonata
  • Role: Predators; control mosquito and other insect populations.
  • Habitat: Near water bodies, wetlands.
  • Benefit: Natural pest control, indicator of a healthy ecosystem.

Project Instruction:

  1. Gather Images: Find or draw images of each insect.
  2. Compile Information: Use the information provided above.
  3. Create Sheets: On each sheet, place the image at the top and write the information below it.
  4. Compile the File: Assemble all the sheets into a file titled "Insects - Our Friends."

This structured approach will help you create a comprehensive and informative project on the beneficial roles of various insects.

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पाठ 4.3: The Bees - English workshop [पृष्ठ ९०]

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