INSECTS
(35 WORD TO PRACTICE)
About the Topic: Insects
Insects are small animals that play a very important role in our world. They are the most diverse group of living creatures on Earth, with more than one million known species. Insects can be found almost everywhere — in gardens, forests, deserts, and even inside our homes.
Every insect has a body divided into three parts: the head, thorax, and abdomen. They also have six legs and often one or two pairs of wings. Some of the most common insects are ants, bees, butterflies, flies, beetles, and mosquitoes.
Insects are extremely important for the environment. For example, bees help plants reproduce by carrying pollen from one flower to another. This process, called pollination, allows plants to produce fruits and seeds. Butterflies also help in pollination and make gardens beautiful. Ants clean the soil by collecting waste, and beetles recycle dead plants and animals.
However, not all insects are helpful. Some can be pests, damaging crops or spreading diseases. Mosquitoes, for instance, can carry viruses that affect humans. Still, the majority of insects are essential for the balance of nature. Without them, many plants, animals, and even humans would not survive.
Learning about insects helps students understand biodiversity, ecology, and how small creatures have big effects on our lives.
Sample Vocabulary
Ant
Bee
Butterfly
Beetle
Mosquito
Pollination
Thorax
Abdomen
Species
Ecology
Learning Outcomes
After learning this topic, students will be able to:
Describe the main characteristics of insects in detail.
Identify the positive and negative roles of insects in nature.
Use advanced biological and environmental vocabulary in English.
Compare insects across different regions and ecosystems.
Express opinions about the importance of protecting insect species.
Benefits of the BoomWords Game
The BoomWords Game makes studying advanced topics like insects both fun and memorable. Students take turns naming insects or related words — for example: “bee,” “pollination,” “thorax,” “ant,” etc. If someone repeats a word or takes too long, they say “Boom!” and leave the round.
For advanced learners, teachers can modify the game by asking students to describe the insect they name or use it in a sentence. For example, “A bee collects nectar from flowers.” This helps improve fluency, pronunciation, and memory while keeping the lesson interactive and energetic.
Teacher’s Comment
“Students showed great interest in learning about insects. They discussed their ecological roles and practiced new vocabulary fluently. The BoomWords activity encouraged speaking confidence and spontaneous sentence building. Excellent engagement and teamwork!”
Student’s Comment
“I didn’t know insects were so important before this lesson. I learned many new words like pollination and thorax. The BoomWords game helped me remember the vocabulary, and I could speak more freely about nature and the environment.”
Example Sentences
Bees are very important for pollination.
A butterfly has beautiful wings.
The ant works hard to collect food.
Mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases.
Every insect has a head, thorax, and abdomen.
Beetles help recycle dead plants.
Insects are a vital part of the ecosystem.
I learned about different species of insects today.
Some insects are useful, and some are harmful.
The BoomWords game helped me remember insect words easily.
Supported Languages
English – Italian – Turkish – German – South Korean – French – Spanish – Russian – Hindi – Japanese – Chinese – Arabic