Insects And Arachnids

Basic similarities and differences between insects and arachnids. Slideshow used with kindergarten students.

1. Insects and
Arachnids
of Texas!

2. What is an insect?
•3 body
segments
•At least 6
legs
•Skeleton on
the outside
(exoskeleton)

3. What is an arachnid?
•2 body
segments
•At least 8
legs
•Skeleton on
the outside
(exoskeleton)

4. Insect or Arachnid?
Insect!
June beetle

5. Insect or Arachnid?
Insect!
Asian tiger
mosquito

6. Insect or Arachnid?
Arachnid!
Black widow
spider

7. Insect or Arachnid?
Insect!
Cicada

8. Insect or Arachnid?
Insect!
Earwig

9. Insect or Arachnid?
Arachnid!
Striped bark
scorpion

10. Insect or Arachnid?
Insect!
Assassin
bug

11. Insect or Arachnid?
Insect!
Lone star
tick

12. Insect or Arachnid?
Insect!
Praying mantis

13. Insect or Arachnid?
Arachnid!
Vinegaroon

14. Insect or Arachnid?
Insect!
Fire ant

15. Insect Arachnid