Beetles might be the most successful creatures on earth! Their incredible ability to adapt to any environment makes sure that they will exist, probably long after humans have disappeared from earth. One of the most important features of...

Students learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and put the stages of a butterfly's life cycle in order in this SMART whiteboard activity.

Gives a basic explanation of the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.

Explore a year in the life of the people and wildlife around Lake Biwa in Japan. Study hibernation, rice cultivation, and the metamorphosis of insects in the area.

A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.

You'll enjoy reading the biography of one of the first woman scientists known. Oserve Maria Sibylla Merian's paintings on this informative site along with a picture of this superb naturalist.