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Manduca sexta Wax Model


Manduca sexta wax spinal cordsStudents construct a wax model of the nervous system of the caterpillar, Manduca sexta. Changes in the nervous system during metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a moth are illustrated by changing the wax model.

Grade Level: 5-8

Lesson Length: 1 class period

 

Links:

The Manduca Project, University of Arizona www.manducaproject.com/

 

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Teacher Guide73.01 KB
Student Guide47.73 KB
Manduca sexta Life Cycle Picture148.31 KB
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