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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Hissing Cockroach

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, appearance, and behavior of the hissing cockroach.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Cockroach

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo gives a clear view of a cockroach, like other insects it has 6 legs, 2 antennae, a thorax, abdomen and head. Learn about a range of different insects by checking out our fun insect facts for kids.
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Northwestern University

Northwestern: What Is a Decomposer?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This concise provides a brief definition of what a scavenger is and then profiles several scavengers (flies, wasps, and cockroaches).
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Scavengers

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting facts are presented about the cockroach, opossum, and the turkey vulture in this informative scavenger site.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Eating Organic? Roaches Disdain Key "Junk Food" Sweetener

For Students 9th - 10th
An extermination trick that married insecticide with sugar worked for a while - but then suddenly lost its power against roaches. Now science tells us why.
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Curated OER

What Is a Decomposer?

For Students 3rd - 5th
This concise provides a brief definition of what a scavenger is and then profiles several scavengers (flies, wasps, and cockroaches).
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Other

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
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Language Guide

Language Guide: Los Insectos

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful pictures display various types of insects. You can hear the correct Spanish pronunciation and see the correct spelling by holding your mouse over the picture.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Parasite Tales: The Jewel Wasp's Zombie Slave

For Students 9th - 10th
This is stranger than science fiction. The jewel wasp and the cockroach have a disgusting and fascinating parasitic relationship. The jewel wasp stuns the cockroach, and months later, a jewel wasp hatches out of the cockroach. At...
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National Pest Managment Association

Pest World for Kids: Bug Builder

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Create an ant, a bee, a spider, a cockroach, or a bug of your own design. Use the camera feature to save it to a gallery, and even email it to yourself.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Asthma

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of asthma. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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Other

Insects.org: Insects on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the fascinating stories of insects and the roles they play in our lives. Check out the photos and descriptions, learn how they help humans, find some great educational resources, and much more.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough site that provides a description of the characteristics of insects and then focuses on the insects of southeastern Michigan. Pictures, classification groupings, and sound clips of insects are included.
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Other

Dennis Kunkel Microscopy: Most Wanted Bugs

For Students 9th - 10th
Sneak a peek at the mug shots of some popular bugs.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: How Allergy Safe Is Your Home?

For Students 9th - 10th
Enlightening article about the types of allergens that exist in different rooms of your house. Gives information on how to eliminate the risks for each room.
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Earth Life

Wonderful World of Insects: An Introduction to the 32 Orders of Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
A very thorough look at the world of insects. This site examines the 32 orders of insects and gives a complete explanation of the characteristics of each order. Text is supplemented with pictures.
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Other

Greatest Places Madagascar

For Students 3rd - 8th
The natural history of the African island nation of Madagascar is revealed at this site. The world's fourth largest island, Madagascar is currently home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including lemurs, chameleons, spiny globefish, and...
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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Get This Bug Off Me

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site distinguishes harmful from nonharmful insects. Pictures supplement the text.

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