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Insects

Science: Year 3 & 4 National Curriculum, topic 6.3.2

Features of Insects

Insects are invertebrates. Remembers, invertebrates are animals without backbones. Let's look at some of the features insects have...

Insects often have wings

Insects often have wings

Insects have 6 legs

Insects have 6 legs

Insects have a 3-part body

Insects have a 3-part body

  • The 3-part body is made up of:
  • The head.
  • The thorax.
  • The abdomen.

Common Insects

You have already learned what insects are. Now, let's look at some common insects...

Ants

Ants

Bees

Bees

Wasps

Wasps

Ladybirds

Ladybirds

Dragonflies

Dragonflies

Beetles

Beetles

Test yourself on Insects

  • How many legs do insects have?

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