Instructional Video
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Animals: Insects

3rd - 5th
Learn about insects with naturalist David Stokes. [8:10]
Instructional Video
Florida State University

Florida State University: Chironomid (Insects) Movie #1

9th - 10th
In this pond life video, you will view an chronomid (insect) vigorously searching for food. Background information on chironomids is also provided in this site.
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Insectopedia

9th - 10th
We are fascinated by them, frightened by them, and can't live without them -- sometimes all at the same time. Ira talks with author Hugh Raffles about people, insects, and his new book 'Insectopedia.
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Stink Bug Invasion

9th - 10th
They're tiny, they're stinky, and they're probably coming soon to your neighborhood.
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Water Striders Don"t Stride, They Row

9th - 10th
Mechanical engineer David Hu filmed water striders gliding on food coloring and built his own robostrider.
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: e.o. Wilson's 'Anthill'

9th - 10th
Biologist E.O. Wilson joins us to talk about his first novel, 'Anthill.' [34 mins. 56]
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Creature Feature: Jumping Fleas, Burrowing Owls

9th - 10th
It's a mystery that has bugged flea experts for decades.
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Inbreeding to Blame for Bedbug Renaissance

9th - 10th
Bedbugs can survive generations of inbreeding, allowing one pregnant female to cause an infestation.
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Other

Nature Sounds: Insect Sounds

Pre-K - 1st
A listing of insect sounds can be downloaded to hear the chirp of a cricket or the buzz of a Honey bee.
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Why Do Insects Bug Us?

9th - 10th
Author Jeffrey Lockwood dissects our complicated relationship with insects.