Myrmecology Lesson Plans

Students explore ant habitats. In this insect lesson, students work in groups to research different types of ants and the homes they build. Each group writes and illustrates an article for a class book about ants and how they adapt to their environment.

Students explain that ants are an important element of nature's balance. Ants eat many insects and are food to other animals. They watch a video and conduct hands-on activities that give them an excellent overview of the ants role in nature.

Third graders study the habits and habitats of ants. They research the use of technology as a valuable investigation tool and access other web sites for future research projects. The students make successful decisions while playing SimAnt.

Students examine insects place in a community. They discover the communities of insects.

Students use a website to complete the brainstorming map on plate tectonics. In this plate tectonics lesson plan, students complete a map where they fill in spots for major geological events caused by moving plates, types of faults, names of plates, and other interesting facts.

Eighth graders study insects and make observations about their habitat.  in this insect research lesson students research the Internet to compile information on ants. 

Students watch a short video about Thatch ants. They identify the physical structure and maintenance required for a successful Thatch ant nest, research the food chain of a Thatch ant and consider the physical adaptation of these ants for collecting food and escaping predators.