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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: How the Firefly Got Its Light [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 4th
"How the Firefly Got Its Light" is a one page, myth about the fly who wanted to be special; he made a deal with the moon to be his friend and, in return, the moon shared the secret of shining. It is followed by constructed-response...
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Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: Eric Carle: The Very Lonely Firefly

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "The Very Lonely Firefly", written by Eric Carle. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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EL Education

El Education: Firefly Drafts

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
These drafts present evidence of critique and revision for two four-year-olds from a preschool in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who were involved in a Learning Expedition on insects. Three versions of two student's scientific illustrations of...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Tale of Freddie Firefly by Arthur Scott Bailey

For Students 3rd - 5th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Arthur Scott Bailey's book titled The Tale of Freddie Fly. This book is the tenth book from the "Tuck-Me-In Tales" series and was published in the early 1900s.
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Insects

For Teachers Pre-K - K
This simple lesson plan is designed to introduce students to the qualities of fireflies.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Indiana State Insect Firefly

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Indiana State Insect - Firefly."
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University of California

Uscb: The Bioluminescence Web Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed covering of bioluminescence including myths, organisms, chemistry, physiology, and photos. Contains many links for further information.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Glowing in the Dark: Two Digit Subtraction

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches 2-digit subtraction with and without regrouping using fireflies as manipulatives. It is interactive and self checking.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Basics and Beyond

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a clear definition of the science of Genetics, highlighting DNA and genes. There is a neat, easy-to-understand animated tour of the basics and an opportunity to go inside an animated cell. Student can build a DNA...
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Other

Biographical Notes for Eric Carle

For Students 3rd - 5th
Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work is the familiar "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Hugo Pepper

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
After his adventure-seeking, storytelling parents are eaten by polar bears in the Frozen North when he is just a baby, Hugo Pepper is found and raised by reindeer herders. One day he discovers a flying sled with a very special compass -...
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Alphabats Syllables

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Alphabats - Syllables is a super fun way for kids to practice phonemic awareness. Click on the bats' bellies to hear the words, and then match the words with the same number of syllables. Match 6 words correctly and then help the bats...
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Alphabats Rhyming Words

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Alphabats - Rhyming Words is a super fun way for kids to practice phonemic awareness. Click on the bats' bellies to hear the words, and then match the words with rhyming sounds. Match 6 words correctly and then help the bats collect...
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Alphabats Alliteration

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Alphabats - Alliteration is a super fun way for kids to practice phonemic awareness. Click on the bats' bellies to hear the words, and then match the words with the same beginning sounds. Match 6 words correctly and then help the bats...
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Glow: Living Lights

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Accompanying an exhibit called "Glow: Living Lights" is this lesson that explores the chemical compounds and adaptations of bioluminescence and other glowing terrestrial animals.
Activity
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Bug Fun

For Students 2nd - 6th
This fun site is designed for teachers who want to have interactive fun in the classroom. "Several articles give resources and basic information about insects and their relatives while others outline activities with different insect...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Behavioral Isolation: Unique Examples

For Students 9th - 10th
Behavioral isolation is a form of reproductive barrier that prevents closely related species from interbreeding. It relies on unique mating rituals that attract partners only from within that species. A number of examples are provided.

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