In this dragonfly and damselfly worksheet, students describe the differences between the two then label the head, thorax, and abdomen of each.

For this science and visual discrimination worksheet, students examine images of a damselfly, balsam poplar and a yellowjacket. Next to each picture is the same image which has been divided into 9 pieces and scrambled. Students place the...

High schoolers explore dragonfiles/damselfiles and their behaviors. They examine their differences and their life cycles. Students observe the dragonflies in a field and determine the number of different species.

In this animal word search worksheet, students locate the following words in the word search puzzle: damselfly, duckweed, mallard, newt, kingfisher, otter, mayfly, leech, amphibian, salmon, and dipper.

Young scholars experiment with the perching behaviors of damsel and dragonflies. In this damsel and dragonfly lesson, students construct perches for the insects. They observe their perching behavior and their reaction to decoys of...

Learners use classification skills and clues to determine which flying insect is the one they need to circle. They read four clues and examine each of the five insects depicted. They then deduce which one is the mystery insect. Answers...

Fourth graders participate in a play to work on seeing events from a different perspective. Some of them are reporters, some cameramen and women, and others are interviewed. They put themselves in the shoes of the people in the book...

In this biology worksheet, students search through the links provided on insects to identify the order to which each insect belongs. Then they write the characteristics that distinguish insects from other arthropods. Students also select...

Young scholars explore the concept of food webs.  In this food web lesson, students demonstarte the connection between species.  Young scholars use a ball of string show how the food web works, then have a class discussion. 

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

Students explore pond ecosystems.  In this pond organism activity, students will use pond water and a plastic bad in order to locate and identify freshwater organisms.  The activity is designed for younger grades, but...

Students use their research skills to investigate the behavior and characteristics of a rainforest animal. After creating a diary entry, they illustrate the habits and life cycle of the animal. They write the diary entry from the point...

Middle schoolers create a school-wide insect collection investigate the insect world. For this project, each grade level "adopts" specific orders of insects, collect specimens, create classroom collections, and complete related activities.

In this biology activity, students select twenty-five terms relating to insects to complete their bingo card as listed on the sheet. Then they match each name or family with its correct description.

For this science worksheet, 2nd graders will connect the dots from one to forty-two to create a dragonfly. Students will respond to the question and write what the picture comes to be once it has been completed.

Dragonflies and Damselflies are some of the most beneficial insects in the whole insect world. Read about the life cycle, history, and other anatomy of these insects.

Get the facts about the damselfly, a relative of the dragonfly.

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.

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.