A lesson plan site that illustrates how certain adaptations will enhance an insects chances for survival.

See pictures of many different butterfly wing patterns and read about the individual butterflies.

The first section describes the general characteristics of the mosquito

This site provides a brief but concise description of this interesting insect. Grades 4-8.

This colorful site not only provides images of some common insects, but includes information on the foods which they eat as well as the habitats where they can be found.

Can you name the four parts of the life cycle of the butterfly? This site features a brief but detailed description of the life cycle of a butterfly and some other fun facts about this interesting insect.

Find out who an entomologist is and how they are using good bugs to control the population of bad bugs. Resource by Agricultural Research Service.

A fact sheet on fleas from the Ohio State University Extension lists scientific names, identifying characteristics, and pictures.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Caelifera, more commonly known as the grasshopper.

Explore the behaviors, characteristics, and diversity of arthropods.

Identify the harsh characteristics of the Namib Desert and determine the adaptations an insect in Namib Desert must have to survive.

BillyBear4Kids.com is a great butterfly resource with links to butterfly cut-outs, flashcards, bookmarks, crafts, online games, and more. Scroll down for reproducibles.

Provides an easy to understand overview of animals from protozoa and echinoderms to insects, mammals, birds, and fish.

Sort and classify insects and spiders by characteristics, using stamps from the United States postal stamp Classic Collection. Create a taxonomic key to distinguish between any four animals.

This video segment from Wild TV takes a closer look at backyard bugs, their habitat and characteristics. [2:48]

Sea World's site featuring a variety of information about their animals, as well as general animal information. Includes "Animal Bytes," a list of animals with some of their characteristics. Also includes some games and teacher resources.

This San Diego Zoo resources is a webpage about Hummingbirds. The resource discusses their diet, habitat and other characteristics.

This site is provided for by Kids Health. Scorpions are nocturnal, which means they sleep mostly during the day and are active at night. Read about characteristics of scorpions, where they live, and what to do if you are stung by one.

A brief description of arthropoda and their population on the earth today. Som pictures of examples of the different classes of arthropods. (Includes insects, arachnids, crustacians, and malacostraca.)

A description of what arthropods actually are and a discussion of their origin, as well as some info on research.

This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Cecropia Moth. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.

Explore the world of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail when you visit this resource. The content of this site includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.

Learn more about the world's most well-known beetle, the ladybug, when you explore this resource. This resource features hands-on math and science activities focused on these fascinating little insects.

An exploration of squamates, or scaled reptiles. Take notes about lizards and snakes using the pdf "Squamate Chart" while viewing a slideshow, investigate the squamate anatomy and how squamates differ from other animals, such as insects...