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- - - - Different types of insects:
        Bees- stinging, winged insects that are similar to wasps, they are known for producing wax/honey and their role in pollination. They live in large communities called swarms (Knight, n.d.).
        Mosquitos- they are small flies that have a thin body with a pair of wings and 6 thin, hair-like legs. They are known for feeding on the blood of other animals, including humans (Anon., 2022).
      - Why different insects have different qualities:
        Insects come in all different vibrant colours and patterns. This aids with body protection, signalling and physiological adaptations.
        The different colours and patterns also convey information such as species identification, individual quality distinguishing and telling ecological aspects of the animals' life (Badejo O, Skaldina O, Gilev A, Sorvari J, 2020).
      - Activity: The teacher must show learners different types of real insects under a magnifying glass. The learners must experiment with the insects by observing them and then identifying each one. The learners must then note down their observations by drawing the insects they saw.
  - - - Insects are a food source to other animals and humans, they form an integral part of the food chain.
        They assist us in various ways such as waste recycling, pollination and various other ways which is very important for plants, other animals and humans (Anon., 2023).
      - Activity: Give learners any form of powder (example; sand) and tell them that it represents pollen. Ask the learners to pretend to be insects and pollinate the flowers. See who completes "pollinating" the most flowers in the given time. Thereafter discuss how this fun activity depicts the role of insects that help us by transferring pollen from one flower to another.
      - Each insect has a unique role to play in the ecosystem, their presence is important for a healthy environment (Anon., 2023).