Instructions
- The Bug Hunt: Find the 6 hidden insect names in the word search grid below. Words only go from left to right (→) and top to bottom (↓).
- Identify the Home: Look at the table in Section 2. Fill in the empty boxes to show where each insect lives. The first one is done for you!
- Body Parts: Read the fun fact and circle the correct number in the challenge section.
- Artist Corner: Draw your favorite insect in the box provided at the end.
Section 1: The Tiny World Word Search
Find these words: ANT, BEE, FLY, BUG, MOTH, WASP
| B | E | E | J | K | L | M | N |
| P | Q | A | N | T | R | S | T |
| F | L | Y | U | V | W | X | Y |
| Z | A | B | M | O | T | H | C |
| W | A | S | P | D | E | F | G |
| H | I | J | K | B | U | G | L |
Section 2: Where Do They Live?
Insects live in many different places! Fill in the table below. If you aren't sure, ask a grown-up or look at a book for a hint.
| Insect | Where does it live? |
|---|---|
| Bee | A Hive (Example) |
| Ant | |
| Butterfly | |
| Beetle | |
| Cricket |
Section 3: The Backyard Scientist Challenge
Fun Fact: All insects have the same number of legs.
Question: Look at a picture of an ant or a bee. How many legs does it have? Circle the right number below:
4 6 8
(Hint: Spiders have 8 legs, but spiders are NOT insects!)
Section 4: My Favorite Insect
In the box below, draw an insect you might find in a garden. Don't forget to give it antennae and wings if it has them!
DRAW HERE |
Section 5: Extra Explorer Quest (Optional)
Go to a window or step outside with a grown-up. Can you spot one real insect?
- What color was it? ____
- Was it flying or crawling? ____
Answer Key
Section 1: Word Search
- BEE: Row 1, Columns 1-3 (Horizontal)
- ANT: Row 2, Columns 3-5 (Horizontal)
- FLY: Row 3, Columns 1-3 (Horizontal)
- MOTH: Row 4, Columns 4-7 (Horizontal)
- WASP: Row 5, Columns 1-4 (Horizontal)
- BUG: Row 6, Columns 5-7 (Horizontal)
Section 2: Habitat Table (Possible Answers)
- Ant: Underground, Anthill, or Soil
- Butterfly: Flowers, Trees, or Gardens
- Beetle: Under logs, in the dirt, or on leaves
- Cricket: Tall grass or under rocks
Section 3: Challenge
- All insects have 6 legs.