Students visit a local creek or stream. They collect water samples from the creek and observe and sort the "water critters" they find in the sample, observing smaller organisms under a microscope if necessary. They identify each organism...

For this milkweed and monarch butterfly worksheet, students complete a 9 question true/false quiz. Students may retrieve score on line.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of insects.

Article on the types and function of larvae in the animal life cycle.

In this instructional activity, students will explore the life cycles of insects, how they are classified by Entomologists and their role within an ecosystem. Students will also investigate different habitats to observe the biodiversity...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compares and contrasts the major stages in insect life cycles, such as those that undergo incomplete and complete metamorphosis.

This teacher's guide focuses on the smaller animals that inhabit our world: insects and spiders. These fascinating creatures provide young children many hands-on opportunities to learn about the diversity of living things, how living...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Most insects can reproduce quickly within a short period of time, which means they evolve faster and can adjust to environmental changes. Most reproduce by sexual...

This is an interesting experiment for an Investigator who is 1) curious about insect metamorphosis and 2) patient. You'll need to set up different controlled environments for the chrysalides, and then check on them regularly as you wait...

The first section describes the general characteristics of the mosquito

A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.

Students learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and put the stages of a butterfly's life cycle in order in this SMART whiteboard activity.

Explore a year in the life of the people and wildlife around Lake Biwa in Japan. Study hibernation, rice cultivation, and the metamorphosis of insects in the area.

Some facts about the monarch butterfly, which is the state insect of Texas.

Gives a basic explanation of the life cycle of a mosquito along with some facts about this insect.

Gives a basic explanation of the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.

A very comprehensive site from pedagonet.com that includes lesson plans on insects for all ages and grade levels. Students will enjoy learning about insects as you employ these engaging lesson plans in your own classroom.

This site provides a brief but concise description of this interesting insect. Grades 4-8.

With this resource, learners examine the four stages of butterfly metamorphosis in this succinct presentation from the Academy of Natural Sciences in Pennsylvania.

All animals develop and grow over time. The animals in this document undergo one of the most dramatic developmental processes known, metamorphosis. See if you can place the developmental stages in their proper order.

You'll enjoy reading the biography of one of the first woman scientists known. Oserve Maria Sibylla Merian's paintings on this informative site along with a picture of this superb naturalist.

Not only is the Goliath beetle one of the largest of all scarab beetles, it is one of the the largest insects in the world! There are a few insects that may be longer, but the Goliath is probably larger and heavier. The Goliath beetle...

Beetles might be the most successful creatures on earth! Their incredible ability to adapt to any environment makes sure that they will exist, probably long after humans have disappeared from earth. One of the most important features of...