In this arthropods learning exercise, high schoolers will review the 4 characteristics of arthropods and then use a lobster diagram to complete 2 short answer and 1 true or false question.

In this innate behavior worksheet, students compare inherited behavior and instinctive behavior. Students also look at behaviors resulting from internal and external cues. This worksheet has 4 short answer, 4 matching, 4 true or false,...

In this language arts and science worksheet, students analyze 10 pictures of invertebrates with scrambled names. Students decipher the names and write them correctly under each picture.

In this science worksheet, students research information about 4 desert animals and write facts on the lines. Students write information about the Hercules Beetle, Harvester Ants, Giant Red Velvet Mites and Yucca Moths.

Students discover many facts about horseshoe crabs. Students identify the main body parts of horseshoe crab. They explore the habits of the horseshoe crab and their importances to the ecosystem. Adaptations for younger students are...

Students investigate several organisms, set sticky traps to collect them, and attempt to identify and classify them using a variety of sources. The origins of the organisms are traced and their adaptive features examined.

Students identify the types of pests and categorize them. They identify their food chain and create a poster showing the food chain for the pests.

Students study starfish through dissection. In this biology lesson plan, students explore the lives of starfish as they view a slide show, observe parts of echinoderms, and compare the classification of the starfish with other...

First graders examine pictures of forest wildlife and identify different animals that live in the forest. They discuss resources the forest provides for human use and explore the concept that the forest is used by many at the same time.

Students research insects that act as pests during the summer months. They investigate how to protect themselves and their homes from these pests. They study the life cycle of the cicada.

Students examine dust mites and other allergens.  In this dust lesson students complete a lab activity on dust mites. 

Students explore animal lifestyles by illustrating images. In this pet care instructional activity, students discuss their own pets and the conditions animals need to survive in both nature or a home. Students draw snakes and complete an...

Students complete activities with the book There Was An Old Lady That Swallowed a Fly.  In this literature lesson, students hear the story and recognize the animals. They create fly soup and discuss healthy foods and junk...

Second graders explore the ways in which animals differ. They discuss the characteristics of insects and spiders. Students identify the characteristics of insects and spiders. They compare and contrast insects and spiders.

Students participate in class discussion about the movie Arachnophobia. In this biology lesson plan, students find articles and photos of a species that interest them. They share it with their group.

Students explore process of live collection of insects and spiders using sweep nets, aerial nets, and beating sheets. they collect, examine and release several different types of insects or spiders then compare their journal drawing of...

In this insects activity, students 18 questions regarding butterflies, moths, bees and spiders. A print out version of this activity is available, but the online version contains links to various webpages with information on the topics,...

In this arthropods worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 41 questions about the different types and behaviors of arthropods.

Young scholars practice the four skills they have already explored so far: collecting, labeling, pinning, and making field observations on insects and plants in the RHS Outdoor Science Classroom.

Students study plant parts and their functions.  In this plant life lesson students participate in an activity of planting plants.

In this tarantula worksheet, students complete a tarantula book that has activities including a word search, coloring, reading, and more. Students complete 11 pages.

Students are able to define food web, and identify the interdependence of organisms within a system. They are able to describe how natural events and human activities can impact a food web.

Students classify animals. In this insects and bugs lesson, students discuss the characteristics of insects and other closely related animals such as spiders, ticks and centipedes. Students talk about the differences between insects and...

In this science worksheet, 3rd graders will focus on animal dangers. Students will respond to nine true/false questions all pertaining to various animals.