Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unidentified (Flying?) Arthropods

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Beginning biologists learn the characteristics of the five classes in the arthropod phylum. A student handout lists characteristics to help them identify five specimens. You will need to collect an example of each: arachnida, crustacea,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Biology 11 Word Search C

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to biology. There are 45 words/phrases located in the puzzle to find.
Handout
University of Michigan

Bio Kids: Critter Catalog: Millipedes

For Students 3rd - 5th
This page answers common questions that students might ask about millipedes, including classification information. It also has excellent photographs of them and links to more in-depth information.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Millipede

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on millipedes, including a scientific classification chart and several images.
Handout
Earth Life

Earth Life: The Diplopoda (Millipedes), Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction to the physical characteristics of the diplopoda, the millipedes.
Activity
Earth Life

The Wonderful World of Insects

For Students 4th - 9th
Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite arthropod, the millipede! The site has pictures, information, world records, etc.
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Millipede

For Students 9th - 10th
This page has points on the major stages in the life cycle of millipedes. Check out this great resource!
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Millipede (Diplopoda)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of Millipedes including their habitat, appearance, diet, breeding, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Centipedes and Millipedes

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Centipedes and millipedes belong to the subphylum Myriapoda, which contains 13,000 species. They all live on land. They are divided among four classes: (1) Chilopoda...
Handout
Earth Life

Earth Life: Millipede Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on the ecology of the diplopda, millipedes.
Handout
Earth Life

Earth Life: Millipede Growth and Development

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on the stages of growth and development in the life cycle of the millipede.