Stink Bugs
Stink bugs tend to show up in homes during the fall and winter. They’re seeking to change their habitat due to the changing temperature at this time of year.
Location
Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Driving Question
- Why are there stink bugs in our house?
Probing Questions
- Does the cold weather make stink bugs come into our homes?
- Are other bugs affected in the same way as stink bugs?
- Is there a way to stop the stink bugs from coming in?
- How do the bugs get into our house?
Classroom Suggestions
Students could:
- Research the weather change from summer to fall in Iowa.
- Research stink bugs and their needs.
- Bring in and dissect a stink bug.
Relevant Related Resources
YouTube: Nature at Your Front Door: Video explaining how and why stink bugs come in.
Newsela: Stink Bugs Can Be a Big Pest: Article offering why stink bugs come in and how other insects can help.
Iowa Core Alignment
3-LS4-3:Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all
Credit Info
Phenomena submitted by Valorie Grundmeier.
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