Pupils study pond creatures. In this animal sciences lesson, students take a walking field trip to a local pond to collect small insects. Pupils study these insects under a microscope, conduct research on their insect, and create a short...

Students examine the physical characteristics of insects and spiders. Students research the vaious ways in which insects move. They then observe and record the metamorposis of one of more insects. They complete the lesson by...

Learners discover the varying stages of metamorphosis as they occur in the insect community. After a brief lecture, students identify the various stages of metamorphosis that insects experience. They complete a worksheet matching a...

Students use descriptive language to invent and describe a bug. In this descriptive language instructional activity, students watch a video about bugs and review the names of insects. Students complete a worksheet about insects and then...

In this bugs and insects in their habitats activity, students hunt and locate worms, bugs, and other insects then record their findings to complete the chart.

Students explore biology by examining insects up close. In this grasshopper and cricket lesson, students discuss the types of insects that can jump and why it is important they are able to do so. Students examine a grassy field with...

In this make believe insect instructional activity, students complete a sentence, choose the correct words, and fill in the blanks about an insect they make up called a minibeast.

In this science word search worksheet, learners locate 39 words that are related to insects. They find words that are given in a word bank at the bottom of the page which include aphids, lady bugs, stink bugs, and assassin.

Learners research facts about an insect using the Internet.

For this biology worksheet, students look for the details that are common to the insects. Then they label the parts for the two diagrams.

In this insect word search worksheet, students find 13 words pertaining to ladybugs. There is a word bank provided for this puzzle which is shaped like a bug.

In this adaptations for survival worksheet, students list 2 reasons why the foam secreted from spittle bugs help the insect survive. Students view 2 pictures of spittle bugs and determine which one is more visible to passing birds...

For this recognizing same and different pictures worksheet, students observe two columns of colored insects and match the pairs that are the same. Students match 6 answers.

Students explore biology by conducting an outdoor research activity. In this insect identification lesson, students collaborate with classmates to examine organisms they find on a class field trip either in their school playground or a...

In this science worksheet, students find the facts in the research about the praying mantis. They include its habitat and eating habits.

Students, in groups, stake out and rope off their study area, do population counts and density studies. They construct a map of the whole area, collect plants and insects, and mount and identify the organisms using keys.

Young scholars name the characteristics of animal groups. Students classify the major animal groups such as: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. They identify the elements of specific habitats that each animal needs...

In this arthropod worksheet, students answer 4 questions about arthropod. For example, "Match the name of each class with the correct drawing" and "Draw a circle around any insects."

In this biology worksheet, students write an insect report about the butterfly, giving its common and scientific name. Then they describe the butterfly habitats and winter plans. Students also describe three interesting facts about the...

In this word search worksheet, students locate the names of pond life using the 18 pictures and labels that are shown on the page. They find the names of turtles, mammals, insects, and birds.

Learners practice using adjectives by describing animals, pictures or insects.  In this language arts lesson, students collaborate to brainstorm a list of adjectives which they turn into an adjective booklet.  Learners utilize...

Second graders investigate life cycles of insects by writing a story.  For this butterfly life lesson, 2nd graders create a checklist of the many steps a caterpillar takes before growing wings and flying.  Students utilize...

Students get up close and personal with invertebrates. In this mini-beasts lesson plan, students may visit the Natural History Museum, the Bramley Frith Education Centre, the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World online or in-person to...

Students explore biology by participating in a habitat identification activity. In this sticklers lesson, students utilize land markers as part of an organism simulation in which they examine the habitat of a specific species. Students...