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Vermicomposting

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore insect life by viewing a soil presentation in class. In this composting lesson, 4th graders read assigned text about the process of composting soil and the necessity of soil in plant life. Students view video clips...
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Food Chains

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create their own food chains on Kidspiration starting from the energy of the sun and what it creates. In this food chains lesson plan, students learn about how insects eat plants and so on.
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Symmetry All Around

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore geometry by creating a quilt square. In this symmetry lesson, students identify a list of items, designs, insects and animals which have either rotational or line symmetry. Learners investigate symmetrical designs on the...
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Animal Inventions

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students name the characteristics of animal groups. Students classify the major animal groups such as: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. They identify the elements of specific habitats that each animal needs in...
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Butterfly Report

For Students 7th - 9th
In this biology worksheet, students write an insect report about the butterfly, giving its common and scientific name. Then they describe the butterfly habitats and winter plans. Students also describe three interesting facts about the...
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Hunt the Fact Monster: Hunt # 3

For Students 5th - 6th
In this internet research worksheet, students search for facts via the Fact Monster website about J. K. Rowling, San Jacinto Day, Deadliest Insects on Earth, Aspirin, Amazon River, Greek Mythology, Bill Haley, Africa, and Columbus. They...
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Life Cycle of Butterfly

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate life cycles of insects by writing a story.  In this butterfly life lesson plan, 2nd graders create a checklist of the many steps a caterpillar takes before growing wings and flying.  Students utilize...
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Out and About: Minibeasts

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Pupils get up close and personal with invertebrates. In this mini-beasts lesson, students may visit the Natural History Museum, the Bramley Frith Education Centre, the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World online or in-person to discover...
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Introduction to Invasive Species

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the environment by identifying invasive species. In this ecosystem observation lesson, students identify the native species that exist in an exotic land such as Hawaii and the impact of invasive plants, insects and...
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Sticklers

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explore biology by participating in a habitat identification activity. For this sticklers lesson, students utilize land markers as part of an organism simulation in which they examine the habitat of a specific species. Learners...
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Which Nest is Best?

For Students 2nd
In this animal nests worksheet, 2nd graders match 6 animal pictures with their correct nest pictures. Both insects and animals are included and their nests are shown clearly for students to match.
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Bee Writing Prompt

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
What do your pupils know about bees? Ask them to examine facts and images about three different types of bees and write about one type. Pupils explain why their chosen bee is interesting and back up their ideas with facts and opinions....
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Did You Know?

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Learn about ants and printing in one fun activity! After you read some interesting facts about ants, practice writing the word ant on a tracing line. Then, draw a picture of an ant in a space provided.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puppet Book

For Teachers 1st
First graders create their own puppet book to go with "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" book.
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Before They Were Pests

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the native habitats and behaviors of common pests to explain why and how household pests enter our homes. Theyexamine the relationship between humans and pests and the limited habitat and resources shared by both.
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What Do Monarch Caterpillars Eat?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use the scientific method to discover what monarch caterpillars eat. They observe the caterpillars for 2 minutes at a time and make observations.
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The Risk-Benefit Factor Challenging Our Environment

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the factors that are contributing to the degrading of the Earth's environment. In groups, they analyze the types of hazards when dealing with pests and give an example of each. For each situation given, they...
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Butterfly Drawing

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this butterfly diagram worksheet, students study a detailed drawing of a butterfly. there are no directions, and the parts of the butterfly are not labeled.
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Working Ants

For Students Pre-K - K
In this ant coloring worksheet, learners color a picture of 3 ants. These ants are in various positions, doing different jobs. No directions are given.
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The Praying Mantis

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this science instructional activity, students find the facts in the research about the praying mantis. They include its habitat and eating habits.
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Ladybugs Welcome Here

For Students K - 1st
In this coloring learning exercise, students examine a black line drawing of a garden with flowers, ladybugs and a sign that reads "Ladybugs Welcome Here." Students color the picture.
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Gardening Puzzle

For Students 1st - 4th
In this garden word search puzzle, students identify words related to gardening. Examples include a hoe, a bee, and flowers. A list of 18 words is provided to assist the students in their search.
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Draw This!

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this drawing worksheet, students draw and illustrate a butterfly, crocodile, elephant, monkey, spider and tiger in the six frames provided on the worksheet.
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Rainforest Counting

For Students Pre-K - 2nd
In this rain forest counting worksheet, students look over a picture of the rain forest and count how many frogs, butterflies, ants and weeds they see in the picture. Students write their totals in the boxes next to each mini item being...

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