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My Flip Book About . . .

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Print these as two-sided handouts from which elementary entomologists can make a flip-style book about beetles (or a variety of other animals that are available as well). They research the habitat, food, and other interesting information...
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New South Wales Department of Education

Invertebrates

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Of all invertebrates, insects by far are the most numerous. Scholars discuss invertebrates and then use a key to classify them. They see different examples and must describe features of each organism based upon the key. 
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The Mosquito Life Cycle Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Understanding the life cycle of a mosquito helps us understand how to prevent the spread of diseases they carry. A lab investigation provides learners with the opportunity to track the two-week life cycle of the mosquito. Scholars make...
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Royal Society of Chemistry

Computational Chemistry—Chemistry Now

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Can some plants make their own animal repellents? Science sleuths examine the properties of cinnamamide in pear trees using an case study about computational chemistry. The resource discusses how vital computers are to research, how...
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Curated OER

Insects

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study the characteristics and basic needs of insects. They compare and describe similarities among insects. They examine the body structure, covering, and movement of insects and also, examine insect life cycles in this unit of...
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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

My Life As An Insect In Namib

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the harsh living environment of the Namib Desert. They watch and discuss a video, record the types of insects observed in the video, record information about insects and animal adaptations in their science journals, and...
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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

Insect Homes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate student homes.  In this insect homes lesson,students observe insect homes. Students visit a campsite and gather information about  insect homes. Students examine and record an insect home on a worksheet....
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Curated OER

Insect Report

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this insect report planning worksheet, students choose an insect, research facts, and begin to write a report. Students draw a diagram of its life cycle.
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Curated OER

Insect Conservation

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars make a diorama.  For this insect lesson, students review what they know and what they need to know about insects. Young scholars define conservation, discuss why it is important to conserve insects, and make an insect...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing Spiders to Insects

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research spiders and insects through a variety of Internet sites and compare them.  In this spider and insect lesson, 3rd graders complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting insects and spiders. ...
Organizer
Curated OER

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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Curated OER

Insect Camouflage

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate insect camouflage and mimicry. In this animal science lesson, students discuss how camouflage helps an insect survive. Additionally, students use the included template to color and cut illustrations of insects....
Interactive
Curated OER

Investigating Interesting Insect Information

For Students 5th - 6th
In this investigating interesting insect information worksheet, students answer 28 short answer questions about insects.  This page includes several links to helpful web resources.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test- Grade Four Sample Test: Social Insects

For Students 4th
In this test preparation worksheet set based on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Tool, grade four students practice taking a sample test entitled "Social Insects." They a practice reading a selection about social insects before...
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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

A Bug's Life: Diary of an Insect's Metamorphosis

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the stages of insect's to understand heredity.  For this inherited traits lesson, 5th graders explore the life of the honeybee for its inherited traits. Students recognize the difference between inherited...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Adopt An Insect

For Students 2nd - 5th
This lesson plan combines a creative building activity with analyzing a butterfly photograph and using problem solving to complete the puzzle. It blends art and science very well. Students will learn and enjoy the process. The extension...
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Curated OER

Spot Identification of Some of the Most Common Insect Orders

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the basic characteristics of insect orders and develop short-cut techniques to identify insects into twelve of the most common orders. They use captured specimens and photographs to practice identification and then...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Parts of an Insect

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine various insects. They discuss the parts of an insect and the environments in which they live. Students explore the importance of insects to our environment. They draw an interpretation of their insect and label its parts.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

INSECTS

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders select, collect, and classify various insects by constructing an apparatus from materials that aid in the capture and containment of the insect.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Insects

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this insects worksheet, students review, define and discuss nine key insects related to science and circle each one in a word search puzzle.
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Curated OER

Adding Adaptations to Insects

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate elements of physical adaptation in insects and organisms. They discover how adaptations can select an insect for survival and make an insect that be used in an outdoor discovery activity.

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