Students examine why certain animals live in only specific places throughout the world. Using animals, they classify them based on their characteristics and identify their basic needs. They also observe and compare the life cycles of...

Fifth graders observe mealworms and earthworms. In this mealworm and earthworm lesson, 5th graders complete an experiment in which they observe the life cycle and living conditions of mealworms and earthworms. They experiment with...

Students study the life cycle of a crab and the larval stages of marine animals. In this marine animals lesson, students watch a puppet introduction to a crab's life cycle.  Students learn about crab moulting and their life cycle...

In this milkweed and monarch butterfly activity, students complete a 9 question true/false quiz. Students may retrieve score on line.

Fourth graders identify the life cycle of a crab and other marine animals. For this marine life lesson, 4th graders complete a crab puppet activity, explore crab moulting, research the life cycle stages of a crab, and identify crab...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Most insects can reproduce quickly within a short period of time, which means they evolve faster and can adjust to environmental changes. Most reproduce by sexual...

This teacher's guide focuses on the smaller animals that inhabit our world: insects and spiders. These fascinating creatures provide young children many hands-on opportunities to learn about the diversity of living things, how living...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of insects.

General information about insects is available. Identify an insect's anatomy, understand metamorphosis and the identification system.

In this lesson, students will explore the life cycles of insects, how they are classified by Entomologists and their role within an ecosystem. Students will also investigate different habitats to observe the biodiversity of insects found...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compares and contrasts the major stages in insect life cycles, such as those that undergo incomplete and complete metamorphosis.

The tutorial examines metamorphosis. Some topics explored are complete metamorphosis, incomplete metamorphosis, and crustacean metamorphosis. Definitions, examples, and pictures are on the concept are included.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the insect world using activities and lesson plans that emphasize cross-curricular learning.

Some facts about the monarch butterfly, which is the state insect of Texas.

This is an interesting experiment for an Investigator who is 1) curious about insect metamorphosis and 2) patient. You'll need to set up different controlled environments for the chrysalides, and then check on them regularly as you wait...

A very comprehensive site from pedagonet.com that includes lesson plans on insects for all ages and grade levels. Students will enjoy learning about insects as you employ these engaging lesson plans in your own classroom.

The first section describes the general characteristics of the mosquito

All animals develop and grow over time. The animals in this document undergo one of the most dramatic developmental processes known, metamorphosis. See if you can place the developmental stages in their proper order.

What are butterflies? Kids find out about the metamorphasis that makes a catterpillar turn into a butterfly.

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

Gives a basic explanation of the life cycle of a mosquito along with some facts about this insect.

Article on the types and function of larvae in the animal life cycle.

Not only is the Goliath beetle one of the largest of all scarab beetles, it is one of the the largest insects in the world! There are a few insects that may be longer, but the Goliath is probably larger and heavier. The Goliath beetle...

With this resource, learners examine the four stages of butterfly metamorphosis in this succinct presentation from the Academy of Natural Sciences in Pennsylvania.