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My vocabulary.com: Biology and Insects

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a list of 60 words used in a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities on the theme of Biology and Insects.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Alliterative Insects

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson learners develop a story about an insect while utilizing previously written sentences with strong word choice.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Animal, Insect, and Bird Classification

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
As a follow-up to a unit on the classifications of animals, insects, and birds, students will attend a distance learning field trip. The students will then e-mail trusted adults some of the information learned about the classification of...
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Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Vocabulary Word List for Animals, Birds, Insects

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This page provides links to more than 5000 vocabulary words pertaining to animals, birds, and insects.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Modeling a Fraction Multiplication Word Problem

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This video [2:31] illustrates a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions that requires students to find an unknown product based on a comparison of two quantities. One of the world's largest insects, the Goliath beetle, is...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Mysteries of Vernacular: Earwig

For Students 9th - 10th
An earwig is neither an ear nor a wig; it is an insect. Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel explain how folklore gave this bug its name, combining entomology with etymology. [2:16]
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NSTATE

Alaska State Symbols and Emblems

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out all about the state symbols and emblems of Alaska. Clicking on the words under the heading "Symbol/Emblem" will usually provide a picture and more information. The date the symbol was adopted is also included.
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NSTATE

California State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the official California state symbols and when they were adopted. Click on the words to see a picture and get more information.
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NSTATE

New Hampshire State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a wealth of information about the New Hampshire state symbols. Click on each word to be taken to a page with a picture, information, and links to much more about the symbol. Includes year of adoption.
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Other

Utah.gov: Utah State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the symbols of the state of Utah is provided here. Click on the words to be taken to a page with more information and a picture.
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Read Works

Read Works: Jumping Grasshoppers by Linda Ruggieri

For Students 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage describes grasshoppers and explains how they can walk, hop, and fly. It is followed by a comprehension question set and a vocabulary worksheet for the word "insects" is provided.
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Other

North Carolina State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on 30 state symbols used by North Carolina. Everything from the state berry to the state wildflower. Click on each underlined word to be taken to a picture of the symbol.
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Kansas State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the symbols of the state of Kansas. Click on the symbol word to find a picture and information.
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NSTATE

New Jersey State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out all about New Jersey's state symbols and emblems. Click on each word to be taken to more information and a picture.
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NSTATE

New Mexico State Symbols and Emblems

For Students 9th - 10th
Which state has a balloon museum and a hot air balloon for an aircraft symbol? New Mexico, of course! Find out all about their state symbols and emblems here. Click on the word for more information and a picture.
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NSTATE

West Virginia State Symbols and Emblems

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the symbols for the state of West Virginia. Click on the word to be taken to a page with more information including a picture.
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Other

Maryland State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on a word to find lots of information and a picture of each Maryland state symbol.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Ohio State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know why states select symbols to represent them? Do you know how Ohio got the nickname "Buckeyes"? Find the answers to these questions and more at this site. Click on the words to be taken to information about the symbol, and a...
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Other

Waynes' Word: Adaptations

For Students 6th - 8th
Learn how organisms mimic others to survive.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
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Other

Webucate: Free Multimedia Resources for Education

For Students 9th - 10th
A labor of love created by a school in Great Britain. This is a well-organized image gallery with photos and other resources presented by topic, e.g., animals, places in the US, science, sports, etc. Though nothing to compare with a...
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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Hey! A Bee Stung Me!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Bee, or honeybee, is the word many people use to describe any flying insect that has wings and a stinger. Take a look at this article to learn more about bees.

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