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Major Group of Insects

For Students 5th - 8th
In this insect classification worksheet, students cut out 8 example cards of insect orders and 16 specimens. They organize these specimens into their orders.
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Parts of an Insect

For Students K - 1st
In this science worksheet, students read about the three parts of an insect. Students also analyze a labeled picture of an insect that shows its mouth, antenna, head, led, thorax, and abdomen.
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Who Am I? Insect Identification

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed pictures of different insects. Students identify each insect. There is no room to write the name under the picture. It is assumed this is an oral activity, although there are no...
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Insect Counting

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this insect-themed instructional activity, students count 10 groups of insects and record the number counted for each of the groups.
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Insects and Creepy Crawlies Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, learners look for the names of the insects that are found in the word search puzzle. There is special attention to the spelling.
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Insects: KWL

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this science graphic organizer worksheet, students complete a KWL chart about insects. They write what they know, what they want to know, and what they have learned in the three columns on the sheet.
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Insect Printing Practice

For Students K - 1st
In this insect printing practice worksheet, students practice writing the words fly, beetle, bee, and ant independently on the lines provided.
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Section One: What is Biodiversity?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Four intriguing and scientific activities invite learners to explore the natural resources of their town. The activities cover concepts such as genetic traits, organizing species in a taxonomy, the differences between different species...
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The Young Naturalist

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Beginning with a brief history of our 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt, then followed by a discussion of his interest in nature, young scientists take to the outdoors to locate and observe local plants and insects....
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Lesson: While You Were Sleeping....

For Teachers K - 5th
Imagine you are a bug living on a leaf in the painting, Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase by Maria van Oosterwyck. This is what you'll tell your class as they analyze the lovely image. They list details in the painting, find two insects...
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Ants

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Ants are a common example to use when conducting lessons on insects, and if your youngsters are squeamish, this is a way to introduce them without actually bringing them into the classroom! Viewers of this PowerPoint learn about the...
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Small Creatures in the Home

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
I suppose there are a lot of different creatures that dwell in our homes. You and your class can learn about the various insects, bugs, and spiders that call our houses home. The house fly, furniture beetle, silver fish,...
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The Pollinator

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
What do bees and children have in common? They both love their sweets. Decorate a flower pot or bucket to look like a brightly colored flower and fill it with wrapped candy and cheese puffs. Have learners reach into grab the candy,...
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Egg Carton Buggy Mobile

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Craft paper, string, and clean egg cartons are used to create super cute bug mobiles. Included are instructions and images to assist you in guiding your class through the process of making these very cool mobiles. The project would be a...
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INSECTS AROUND US

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify characteristics of insects and if insects help or harm us. They describe the stages of metamorphosis.
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A Bugs Life: Diary of an Insect's Metamorphosis

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students play games to learn about the life stages and metamorphosis of different insects. In this insects lesson plan, students discuss the life of insects, and then play matching, vocabulary, and memory games.
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Student Dichotomous Key for Insects

For Students 7th - 9th
In this student dichotomous key worksheet, students work in groups to create genus and species names for a list of insects assigned to them. Students then create a key for the new names given to their assigned list of insects.
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Insects: Bug Off

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars design and conduct an experiment to test three organic pesticides to control ants. They view a video that demonstrates ant behavior and the role of pesticides in insect control. In small groups, they set up behavior...
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Are You an Ant?

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students investigate different insects in their backyard. In this insect lesson, students read the book Are You and Ant? and apply the reading to their backyards. Students create a list of animals that begin with the the letter A an make...
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I Wish I Were a Butterfly

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners inquire about biology by reading a children's book in class. In this insect lesson plan, students read the story "I Wish I Were a Butterfly" and identify the unique characteristics of butterflies and other insects. Learners...
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Reptiles, Fish and Insects Idioms

For Students 4th - 6th
In this recognizing idioms about reptiles, fish, and insects worksheet, students match idioms with their meanings and translate them and choose idioms to match meanings in sentences. Students answer 16 questions.
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Adopt-An-Insect

For Students 6th - 8th
For this biology worksheet, middle schoolers locate examples of various types of insects listed in the chart and receive a point value for each according to its significance. Then they identify body parts and habitat for each item.
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What Kind of Insect is That?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders characterize insects and classify insects according to the Linnaean system. They use hand lenses or microscopes to examine insect body parts.
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Adopt-An-Insect Bingo

For Students 5th - 8th
In this biology activity, students select twenty-five terms relating to insects to complete their bingo card as listed on the sheet. Then they match each name or family with its correct description.

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