Students investigate mosquitoes. For this mosquito bytes lesson, students consider reasons why mosquitoes transfer disease and ways to combat them. Students read an article, discuss, and complete a quiz.

Pupils identify macroinvertebrate species to investigate ecological systems and the relationship between humans and the environment.

Middle schoolers observe organisms behavior and adaptations.  In this biomes lesson students conduct fieldwork to determine water quality and answer questions about the differences between different habitats. 

The learning activity is a guide to a better understanding of scorpions. Some topics examined are the range, habitat, and life cycle of the scorpion. In addition to an information guide the resource has images of scorpions.

The learning resource is a guide to a better understanding of butterflies. Some topics discussed are the identification, food, and life cycle of the butterfly. In addition to an information guide the activity has images of butterflies.

The learning activity is a guide to a better understanding of beetles. Some topics explored are the range, habitat, and life cycle of the beetle. In addition to an information guide the resource has images of beetles.

The resource is a guide to a better understanding of flies. Some topics examined are the identification, habitat, and life cycle of the fly. In addition to an information guide the activity has pictures of flies.

The resource is a guide to a better understanding of cockroaches. Some topics explored are the range, habitat, and life cycle of the cockroach. In addition to an information guide the activity has pictures of cockroaches.

The learning activity is a guide to a better understanding of the millipede. Some topics discussed are the life cycle, habitat, and numbers of the millipede. In addition to information the resource has images of millipedes.

Students learn about various insects and use original text and illustrations to create a book including information such as habitat, life cycle, diet, behavior, predators, and other interesting facts.

Students learn what insects are, how they live, how they find food, how they defend themselves, and how they affect humans. Organized into several articles accompanied by high-quality photos and video, this online exhibit provides...

Describes the physical characteristics of June bugs and their life cycle, and provides many other facts about these beetles.

Detailed information about bed bugs: how to identify them, treating and preventing infestations, physical features, life cycle, and misconceptions about bed bugs. Includes links to additional resources. (Published: December 13, 2010)

Glossary of terms commonly used to describe bugs, their habitat, and their life cycle.

Here's an easy to use guide for identifying insects. All you have to do is click on the image that looks like your bug, then read all about it! There's lots of information about the insect; including food, life cycle, range, and habitat.

An extensive list of activities, songs, poems, and fingerplays are listed by alphabet-soup.com. Additional recipes, art projects, and literature connections are also included.

The University of Kentucky provides information and activities about insects for each month of the year. Projects include art and observational activities.

For younger students, these insect-themed activities, treats, and crafts also feature teacher resources and book references.

Flies are almost always known as pests, especially the types called gnats that bite! These information sheets provide descriptions of several types of flies as well as life cycles and ways to reduce these annoying bugs.

Use this site to learn all about the Ladybird beetle with this detailed fact sheet.