March 2026

Who Will Stop This Killer Beetle?

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Learning Objective:

Children will discover how dogs are helping save plants from invasive coconut beetles.

 

Science Focus:

plants, invasive species, animal helpers

 

Page 4 Skill:

read a diagram

 

Vocabulary:

bore, sap, pesticide, larvae

 

CCSS:

RI.2.1 key details; W.1.8 gather information; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; L.2.6 use acquired vocabulary

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