K-1 Science: Insects Survival

Engaging K-1 Science worksheet about Insects. Features visual icons for ESL/ELL students to learn how animals and plants survive in their habitats.

Introduce young learners to the fascinating world of insects and their survival needs!

This lesson is perfectly tailored for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students, especially those in ESL/ELL programs who benefit from heavy visual support. It simplifies complex scientific concepts like habitats and survival into easy-to-understand visual steps.

Key Features:

Visual Scaffolding: Uses clear icons to bridge the gap between pictures and words for non-readers.

Sentence Stems: Structured prompts like “Insects live in…” to help students practice academic language.

Habitat Exploration: Covers where insects live (Home), how they stay safe (Safety), and their role on Earth (Ending).

Cross-Curricular: Combines Science (Survival) with Literacy (Sentence building).

What’s inside?

A structured table for guided discussion.

Fill-in-the-blank practice with visual choices (e.g., ladybug vs. ant).

Simple, clear fonts (Comic Sans MS) designed for early readers.

Developed by Atelier Hwang Dedicated to creating inclusive, high-quality resources for diverse learners.