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Curated OER

Mosquito Bytes

For Teachers 5th - 12th
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.
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Curated OER

Macroinvertebrate Sampling

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils identify macroinvertebrate species to investigate ecological systems and the relationship between humans and the environment.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Biomes: Freshwater & Seawater

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe organisms behavior and adaptations.  In this biomes activity students conduct fieldwork to determine water quality and answer questions about the differences between different habitats. 
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Other

Iowa State University: Bug Guide: Scorpions

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
Other

Iowa State University: Bug Guide: Butterflies

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
Other

Iowa State University: Bug Guide: Beetles

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
Other

Iowa State University: Bug Guide: Flies

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
Other

Iowa State University: Bug Guide: Cockroaches

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
Other

Iowa State University: Bug Guide: Millipedes

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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EL Education

El Education: The Study of Life Cycles

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
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.
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Museums Victoria

Museum Victoria: Bugs

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Interesting Facts About June Bugs

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the physical characteristics of June bugs and their life cycle, and provides many other facts about these beetles.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Entomology: Bed Bug Information

For Students 9th - 10th
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)
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Museums Victoria

Museum Victoria: Bugs: Glossary

For Students 3rd - 8th
Glossary of terms commonly used to describe bugs, their habitat, and their life cycle.
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Other

Iowa State University: Bug Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Alphabet soup.com: Insects and Spiders

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Insects All Year

For Students 3rd - 8th
The University of Kentucky provides information and activities about insects for each month of the year. Projects include art and observational activities.
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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: "Katerpillars" (& Mystery Bugs)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
For younger students, these insect-themed activities, treats, and crafts also feature teacher resources and book references.
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Iowa State University

Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Flies

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Seven Spot Ladybird

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn all about the Ladybird beetle with this detailed fact sheet.