University of Arizona
U of Arizona: Using Live Insects in Elem. Classrooms
A collection of twenty lessons with science and math activities that use live insects.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Two Striped Grasshopper
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the two-striped grasshopper.
Next.cc
Next: Insects
Investigate the world of insects by engaging in these interactive activities. Links are provided for further exploration.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Insect Investigations
In this instructional activity, students will explore the life cycles of insects, how they are classified by Entomologists and their role within an ecosystem. Students will also investigate different habitats to observe the biodiversity...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Goldenrod Gall Investigation
In this life science field investigation middle schoolers study goldenrod gall population.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Pond Insect Investigation
Insects are found in every habitat. Students will learn about the life cycle of insects by exploring Minnesota ponds and the insects that live in them.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Introduction to the Milk Weed Ecosystem
Students will be making observations and drawing insects they observe on milkweed plants. Then as a class, they will see if students can identify the insects they were able to observe by their description.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Dragonflies
This site gives an in-depth description of a dragonfly, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: What's Buggin' You?
Become a scientist for the day and use the science of observation to join forces with Professor Mill Ennium in the Discovery Lab. Help them to uncover the identity of the mystery bug.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Insects
Wikipedia offers detailed information on insects, invertebrate animals of the class Insecta.
abcteach
Abcteach: Insects
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the insect world using activities and lesson plans that emphasize cross-curricular learning.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Select and Insect Mascot for School or Community
Based on a scenario given, students will work to nominate an insect mascot for the school or the community for an upcoming event. Students will conduct research through resources provided or their own, create a presentation, and vote for...
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Earwigs
The name originates from the superstition that earwigs crawl into the ears of sleeping persons and bore into the brain. Although earwigs appear somewhat dangerous due to their forceps, they are practically harmless to man. Earwigs vary...
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Swallowtail Butterfly
Facts and images of the swallowtail butterfly are reference for young researchers.
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Dragonfly
Find pictures of dragonflies on this page. Click on the illustrated image and discover many facts about the insect.
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Mosquito
Have an itch to learn all about mosquitos? Stop here for many facts and images of the common warm weather insect.
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Hercules Beetle
Find out some facts about the Hercules beetle and take a look at some pictures of them.