Elementary Ed. Majors Meet Cockroaches

This morning, our LIFE1020 students got to have an in-depth analysis with the Invertebrates, specifically Arthropods. They were to investigate the sequence in which these hissing cockroaches move. Not going to lie, I did not even know the sequence in which legs move first to propel them to scurry! So it was cool making the hypotheses with the students and observing the cockroaches prove or falsify their guesses.

It was really awesome to see the uneasiness, excitement, and curiosity that the students had towards the hissing friends we brought into class. I was surprised many of the students actually wanted to get up close and personal with them! Many raised their hands and asked if they could hold them and how to properly hold them! It was awesome! Some even overcame their fear of 'creepy crawly bugs!' Super proud of them. 

TheChristyBel