Lesson II

I. Objectives
A. Shown an illustration, students will identify the stages and events in the ladybug lifecycle with no errors.
B. At the completion of this lesson, students will describe two ladybug habitats with no errors.
C. When asked a question, students will name two bugs that a ladybug eats correctly 100% of the time.

II. Materials and Equipment
A. Computer lab with internet access, projector, and printers.
B. Books with maps showing different types of biomes.
C. Paper and pencils

III. Procedures-this lesson should take approximately one hour and integrates science, social studies, and language arts into the lesson.
A. Introduce and explain the word lifecycle to the students.
B. Introduce the ladybug lifecycle to the students. Discuss the various stages with the students.
C. Print out the ladybug lifecycle worksheet for the students to complete.
D. Print out the ladybug lifecycle for students to label.
E. Introduce the word biomes to the students and then show them the different areas that the ladybug lives in.
F. Introduce the word diet to the students and then explain the different bugs that the ladybug eats. Show them pictures of the different aphids,and mealybugs.
G. Students will then write a two paragraph essay that explains where the ladybug lives and the food it eats.

IV. Assessment
A. Students will be assessed on the accuracy of the completing the ladybug lifecycle worksheet.
B. Students will be assessed on the accuracy of their two paragraph essay on where a ladybug lives and the foods that it eats.

V. Extension Activities
A. Students can play Aphid Eater online.
B. Students can print and complete the crossword puzzle.
C. Students can read about ladybug lore.