Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Grasshopper
Hop to it! See several images and facts of grasshoppers. Click on the images for more information.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers are found all over the world. Some basic facts about these insects are found here along with some pictures.
PBS
Nova: Master of the Killer Ants: Bugs You Can Eat
The interactive tutorial examines entomophagy (insect-eating). Some examples of bugs you can eat are witchetty grubs, silkworm pupae, and grasshoppers. The activity consists of a printable version and interactive version.
Other
Insectclopedia: Lesson Plans
A very comprehensive site from pedagonet.com that includes lesson plans on insects for all ages and grade levels. Learners will enjoy learning about insects as you employ these engaging lesson plans in your own classroom.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Entomology Image Gallery
This site provides an extensive collection of photographs of insects.
Middle School Science
Middle School Science Lesson Plans: Grasshopper Lab
In this lab experiment, you will observe the external anatomy of a grasshopper, determine the sex of a grasshopper using external anatomy, and collect statistical data on grasshopper length. You will also be asked to describe the...
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Orthopteran Dissection
This is a simple animation that shows an outline of a grasshopper. Different systems can be clicked on to show the different organs. This could be very helpful prior to dissections!
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky: Get This Bug Off Me
This informative site distinguishes harmful from nonharmful insects. Pictures supplement the text.
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky: Bug Fun
This fun site is designed for teachers who want to have interactive fun in the classroom. "Several articles give resources and basic information about insects and their relatives while others outline activities with different insect...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Underwood's Mastiff Bat
Underwood's mastiff bats have been seen roosting in hollow trees and under palm fronds, and have been captured in mist nets over pools of water in the desert, but little is known about their daytime roosting habits or about their winter...