Third graders name and identify three body parts of an insect, identify the characteristics that insects have six legs and one pair of antennae and categorize insects as to whether they are helpful or harmful.

Pupils work in groups to investigate the concept of insects. They participate in a variety of activities that include the gathering of samples and making observations like identifying different body parts. The lesson integrates...

Arthropods are the stars of a fine science lesson. Learners look at the diversity, characteristics, adaptations, and important roles that these insects play in the Sonoran Desert environment. A terrific document called "Amazing...

Biomes share similar climates and ecosystems, despite being separated geographically on the planet. A presentation introduces the six most common land biomes. It focuses on the commonalities in climate, plants, and animals with many...

Students identify the characteristics of an insect and their habitat. They read books about insects, research different types of insects, and create their own insect art. The project also includes the creation of an insect song and...

Sixth graders investigate insect anatomy by analyzing a live cricket.  In this insect science lesson, 6th graders discuss their knowledge of insects and describe their characteristics from memory.  Students observe live...

Students explore insects and discover that insects found in different parts of the country have characteristics that can be observed and described.

Second graders study the world of insects. They join Greenpatch Kids, an organization of young people who are interested in nature and want to protect our environment. In addition, the students assess use of technology as a valuable...

Fourth graders learn how to classify animals. In this invertebrates lesson, 4th graders discuss how we classify thinks into groups and move into a discussion about classifying animals. Students learn about the differences between...

Learners differentiate between insects and non-insects. For this insects lesson, students review the attributes of insects and take a nature walk to look for insect homes. Learners use resource books to identify the names of insects seen...

Students estimate the density of a population of insects (grasshoppers) at a given life cycle stage in a given type of habitat.

Students participate in an after school program that promotes communicating with others, observing one's environment, how to take care of natural resources, making decisions and learning how to just have fun. They explore the world of...

In this biology worksheet, students explain the use of camouflage as a defense mechanism. Then they list examples of insects that use camouflage to protect them from predators. Students also identify and name other types of defense...

Second graders examine the parts of a flower and how pollination occurs. In this flowers and pollination activity, 2nd graders examine the parts of a flower with a hand lens focusing on the pollen. They watch as a pollinator such as a...

Students construct a paper honey bee to learn the six major parts of a bee and other insects. They compare their own body parts to those of bees. They utilize activity sheets that are imbedded in this plan.

Students determine the living and non-living parts of pond life. In this pond life lesson, students examine the plants, animals, and insects that live in ponds. They look through a variety of print media, cut out pictures, and arrange...

Reading information about beetles, bees, and butterflies is the focus of this science worksheet. Learners apply vocabulary and comprehension skills in order to answer six questions based on the reading.

Students study the different parts of a flower and their functions.  In this pollination lesson students study a flower under a microscope. 

Students explore the life cycle of the butterfly and the process of metamorphosis through the creation of painted life cycle habitat. They place each part of the cycle in the correct location through the use of a visual diagram.

In this insect crossword puzzle worksheet, students complete a crossword, using clues about insect parts, habitats, physical appearance and so on.

High schoolers, while studying the rolls of pollinators and plants, explore co-evolution of mutualistic relationships.

Create larger-than-life insects for the classroom. Bugs are usually pretty small, but during the Jurassic period they were huge. Kids use diagramming and scale conversion to enlarge a modern day insect so that it is as big as its ancient...

In this biology worksheet, middle schoolers locate examples of various types of insects listed in the chart and receive a point value for each according to its significance. Then they identify body parts and habitat for each item.

Investigate the life of bugs and how they interact with the environment in this integrated science and language arts lesson. Young scientists construct mini environments in cages in order to make observations. This data forms the basis...