The Magic School Bus

and the
Butterfly Bunch

WEBQUEST JOURNAL

Name:______________
 DAY ONE

Answer the questions using complete sentences.

1. After looking at the pictures in the book, do you think

the book looks interesting? What makes it interesting?
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2. Were there some pictures that you didn’t understand or

pictures that confused you? If so, describe what the
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 DAY ONE
The Magic School Bus has lots of other books that you can read too! After
looking at some of the other books, which two books would you like for us to
read in class?

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Why did you pick this book?
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BOOK #2_________________________________
Why did you pick this book?
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 DAY TWO
Definitions
Abdomen - The abdomen is the segmented tail area of Head - The head is the part of the insect that contains the
an insect that contains the heart, Malpighian tubules, brain, two compound eyes, the proboscis, and the pharynx (the
reproductive organs, and most of the digestive system. start of the digestive system). The two antennae are attached
to the head.
Antenna - An antenna is a sensory appendage that is
attached to the head of adult insects. Antennae are used Leg - All adult insects have six legs.
for the sense of smell and balance. Insects have two
antennae. Thorax - The thorax is the body section between the head
and the abdomen. The legs attach to the thorax.
Compound Eye - Insect compound eyes are made up of
many hexagonal lenses.

**LABEL THE INSECT WITH THE CORRECT PARTS**

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*Remember to do your best! Be neat and creative. We
will be displaying these in our classroom.
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• Write a story in complete sentences of the changes that have taken place in your life
since you were a baby. One example would be walking. You couldn’t walk as a baby,
but now you can. Give me at least 3 other examples.

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 **This is a map of North America**
Directions: Locate the United States of America and color it blue. Then take your pencil
and put an “X” on the state you live in.

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 Directions: Color the entire page. When you color the butterflies, make one of
them look like a monarch butterfly and color the other one however you want.
Be neat and creative! We will display these in our classroom.

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 Conclusion:

I hope you have had lots of fun this week!

It’s been a great adventure!

Answer in complete sentences:

1. What was your favorite part of this webquest and why.

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2. If you could go on a Magic School Bus with your classroom, tell

where you would go, what you would learn about while you were
there, and why you chose to travel there.
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