Insects: Bugs, Science, Entomology

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...

Cricket cookies? Mealworm mac and cheese? Bugs are super nutritious! Why don't we eat them? Viewers discover the history of entomophagy, that is, the practice of eating insects and spiders, by viewing a fascinating video that explores...

Pupils use the internet to research diseases spread by insects. They create a brochure using the information they gathered. They present their project to the class.

Students explore, examine and reflect on challenges facing produce farmers. They study about invasive species and how they affect the agricultural industry by reading and discussing the article "Tiny but Hungry, Moth May Peril California...

Middle schoolers study the definition of a "global society". They take this knowledge and speculate about the positive and negative ramifications of living in a global society.

Students examine how the Manduca came to America the economic means that made it possible. They discover what frass is and make observations. They make their own speculations on why the Manduca came to America.

Students investigate fireflies by reading children books.  In this art lesson, students examine the images from the book The Very Lonely Firefly, and discuss the contrast of the artwork.  Students utilize colored pens and glitter to...