Cicada Life Cycle STEM Challenge Cicada Emergence, Broods, Bug Science

Teach about Cicada, Nymphs, Broods, and the Cicada Emergence with this insect STEM lesson!

It's the perfect companion to the cicada read-aloud book, Cecily Cicada by Kita Helmetag Murdock.

In this cicada STEM challenge, students learn all about the parts of a cicada and the life cycle of cicadas. They use magnets to learn about the cicada emergence and discover how cicadas climb trees using claws before molting and getting wings.

Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on learning, and kindergarten and first-grade teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom!

We've included anchor charts for cicadas, vocabulary words, cicada diagrams, and cicada worksheets. There are 2 different cicada science lessons for students to learn about how cicadas emerge and grow.

Cicada Nymph Challenge

Suggested Materials:

• cicada template (included)
• scissors
• tape
• color sticks, crayons, or markers
• pipe cleaners
• paper towel roll with felt attached

Cicada Magnetic Maze

Suggested Materials:

• cicada maze template (included)
• scissors
• glue
• binder clip
• color sticks, crayons, or markers
• magnetic wand
• Cecily Cicada by Kita Helmetag Murdock (optional)

Includes:

• Teacher Instructions
• Student STEM Journal
• Student Instructions
• 2 Cicada STEM Activities
• Vocabulary Words
• Anchor Charts
• Cicada Life Cycle Worksheet
• Parts of a Cicada Worksheet
• Student Reflection Sheet
• Rubric

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