In this science and reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 1 page detailed passage about butterflies. Students then answer 7 questions.

The Northwoods of Wisconsin are lovely in the summer,and they are also home to many flower and butterfly species. Investigate the ways in which seasonal flowers and butterflies are interdependent on each other for survival with a fun...

This research PowerPoint provides questions to consider when selecting a research topic. Emerging writers consider their purpose for writing and the audience they are writing for, and then practice narrowing down a topic given a list of...

Learn all about echinoderms and arthropods through the attached reading, complete with stunning photographs and review questions; keep track of the key concepts using the handout. For kids with a lower reading level, consider projecting...

Young scholars use the Internet to explore the four stages of a butterfly's life cycle. They make a model of a butterfly using macaroni, sticks and leaves.

Students make scientific observations. In this stimulus response instructional activity, students make observations and collect data to determine if cockroaches can learn. A secondary purpose of this instructional activity is to provide...

In this arthropods worksheet, students review the characteristics of arthropods by choosing from 15 terms to fill in the blank of 10 statements.

In this invertebrate learning exercise, students review characteristics of the different types of invertebrates. This learning exercise places 32 vocabulary words into a crossword puzzle.

Students in second grade are paired with fifth grade computer research buddies. They observe the characteristics of caterpillars, and identify the four stages of the caterpillar to butterfly life cycle. They graph the number of...

In this arthropods instructional activity, students read rhymes about arthropods and use the science terms they have learned to answer the question following the rhyme. This instructional activity has 12 fill in the blank questions.

Second graders identify ways that both insects and humans protect themselves from physical and biological hazards in their environment. They rear moths from egg to adult and consider the importance of trusting their own instincts.

Second graders listen to a read aloud of the Eric Carle's, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and talk about the life cycle of caterpillars. They draw illustrations of the life cycle and compare it with the life cycle of another familiar...

In this amazing amphibians worksheet, learners read a one page essay about the characteristics of amphibians. They answer 10 true and false questions based on the reading.

Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...

Students create a flip book to depict animal and plant life cycles. In this life cycle lesson, students discuss life cycles. Students receive a plant or animal and pictures of its life cycle. Students color the pictures and order...

Students examine why certain animals live in only specific places throughout the world. Using animals, they classify them based on their characteristics and identify their basic needs. They also observe and compare the life cycles of...

Fifth graders observe mealworms and earthworms. In this mealworm and earthworm activity, 5th graders complete an experiment in which they observe the life cycle and living conditions of mealworms and earthworms. They experiment with...

Students investigate the environment by participating in a class trip. In this pond ecosystem lesson, students define a list of vocabulary terms associated with ponds such as invertebrate and metamorphosis. Students attend a field trip...

Third graders review the life cycle of a frog. They use the computer to research specific information about their frog and write a descriptive paragraph using the information obtained on the computer. They access websites imbedded in...

Learners study the life cycle of a crab and the larval stages of marine animals. For this marine animals lesson, students watch a puppet introduction to a crab's life cycle.  Learners learn about crab moulting and their life cycle...

Fourth graders identify the life cycle of a crab and other marine animals. In this marine life lesson, 4th graders complete a crab puppet activity, explore crab moulting, research the life cycle stages of a crab, and identify crab...

Students chart how milkweed bugs grow and change.  In this growth and life stages lesson plan, students read two stories and discuss how and why things grow.  Students brainstorm what can be measured about humans, review and...

A lab activity is a great way to incite thoughtful questioning and scientific processes. Pupils will collect organisms with a Petri dish, make observations, sketch the organism, ask questions, then attempt to identify the specimen...

Second graders explore biology. In this life cycle instructional activity, 2nd graders act out the stages a caterpillar goes through to become a butterfly. They spend days prior to this instructional activity observing caterpillars they...