Lesson I

I. Objectives
A. At the completion of this lesson, students will label the parts of a ladybug with no errors.
B. At the completion of this lesson, students will create a ladybug paper plate puppet correctly 100% of the time.

II. Materials and Equipment
A. Computer lab with internet access, projector, and printer
B. Label the ladybug parts printout
C. Directions for Paper Plate Ladybug Puppet
D. Supplies for Ladybug Puppet-two paper plates for each child, scissors, stapler or tape, red and black paint, markers, crayons, glue, black construction paper, pipe cleaners, hole punch, googlie eyes.

III. Procedures-this lesson should take approximately one hour and integrates science, art, and language arts into the lesson.
A. Introduce the topic of ladybugs to the students. Show them pictures of ladybugs. Explain and discuss ladybug facts.
B. Introduce and discuss the anatomy of the ladybug.
C. Distribute the ladybug print-outs and have the students label the parts of the ladybug.
D. Explain to the students that they now are going to create their own ladybug paper plate puppet. Distribute the supplies and materials and read the directions to the students as they follow along.

IV. Assessment
A. Students will be assessed on the accuracy of the labeling of the ladybug.
B. Students will be assessed on the ability to follow directions in creating the ladybug paper plate puppet.

V. Extension Activities
A. Students can read about Ladybug Fun Facts.
B. Students can play the online ladybug wordsearch game.
C. Students can play Ladybug Breakdown online.