Mosquito Module 2 — Reece Lab

Mosquito Module 2 (Mosq2)
“Abilities to Ensure Success”

Pupils will examine the differences between male and female mosquitoes, and learn why only females need blood, and spread disease. They will become scientists themselves by investigating mosquitoes up close, and separating males & females using real, but dead, mosquitoes delivered to your school.

After exploring the abilities (adaptations) mosquitoes have evolved to make a success of their lifestyle, using games and worksheets, pupils will carry out an experiment to reveal the powerful sense of smell that females use to track down animals with the “tastiest” blood. Having researched evolution and biological adaptations, pupils can improve on natural selection by designing a better mosquito.

And don’t forget about our accompanying borrow boxes and Common Question cheatsheet for questions from pupils.

Module Guide:

Teachers, grab the Mosquito 2 Module Guide. This contains all information you’ll need including how the module fits in with Curriculum for Excellence and all the module ANSWERS!

Worksheets:

Download Mosq2

‘Independent’ Pupil Worksheet

This is the complete Mosquito Module 1 pupil worksheet designed for independent learning

Mosq2 Powerpoint

This powerpoint can be combined with the “Taught” Worksheets. It acts a visual guide to assist pupils working through the module.

Mosq2 Fill-out form

Black and white sheets that pupils can use to answer questions from the worksheets. Saves on colour printing and are easier to mark.

videos:

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Mosq2 videos (large download)

Mosquito Module 2 (Mosq2)“Abilities to Ensure Success”

Module Guide:

Worksheets:

videos:

Mosquito Module 2 (Mosq2)
“Abilities to Ensure Success”