Adopt-An-Insect

In this biology activity, students search through the links provided on insects to identify the order to which each insect belongs. Then they write the characteristics that distinguish insects from other arthropods. Students also select...

In this insect scavenger hunt worksheet, students use the charts to keep track of the 52 insects they attempt to find as they complete 3 scavenger hunts.

In this biology worksheet, learners adopt an insect of their choice and draw a diagram of their insect, labeling the major body parts. Then they describe where their insect can be found and what they eat.

In this biology activity, students select twenty-five terms relating to insects to complete their bingo card as listed on the sheet. Then they match each name or family with its correct description.

In this adopt-a-tree certificate learning exercise, students choose a tree and complete 3 observation questions as well as conduct some height and circumference calculations.

Students create a school-wide insect collection investigate the insect world. For this project, each grade level "adopts" specific orders of insects, collect specimens, create classroom collections, and complete related activities.

Students explore insects and closely related organisms. They examine the growth and development of a lady beetle. Students classify insects and organize them. They investigate pest management.

Ew! Yuck! Young botanists are sure to be fascinated by a short video that details the workings of carnivorous plants and offers an explanation for why some plants have evolved flesh-eating adaptations.

Seventh graders examine the factors that are contributing to the degrading of the Earth's environment. In groups, they analyze the types of hazards when dealing with pests and give an example of each. For each situation given, they...