Learners investigate the anatomy of honeybees. In this anatomy lesson, students research the physical characteristics of bees and discover what they do. Learners create a model of a honeybee showing the correct anatomy.

In this insect learning exercise, students label the parts of an insect on a diagram and then write down one fact about each of the body parts. This learning exercise has 5 fill in the blank and 6 short answer questions.

Young scholars investigate how earthworms help build good soil. They examine the worms carefully to find the ringlike segments and swollen band at the front of the earthworm's body. Students take turns dampening the soil every day and...

In this insects learning exercise, students access a website to answer questions about the different types of insects that are food for fish. This learning exercise has 10 short answer questions.

In this arthropods worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by reading characteristics of the different classes or subphylum and writing in examples for each of these groups.

In this organisms instructional activity, 9th graders look at each picture of insects and use the key at the bottom of the sheet to determine which order they belong to. Then they explain which insect is a true bug and which is a true...

Learners observe dried bees, carefully glue them to toothpicks, and use them for cross pollinating their Brassica plants. They also describe reasons why two similar investigations can produce different results. Finally, students...

In this insects learning exercise, learners complete a graphic organizer by comparing the body structure of the mayfly and stonefly nymphs and adults. Then students draw each one.

Young scholars determine the function of various insect parts they have observed. Using descriptive words, they explain the insects' characteristics and draw pictures of them. The lesson concludes with students writing short sentences...

Learners explore the physical characteristics, distribution and habitat of termites. The lesson focuses on the termite as a social creature contrary to most other insects.