Totally Termites

What one person thinks is a pest may not be a pest to someone else. Here, scholars examine the characteristics of living things and pests through grand conversation and a variety of activities. Class members play a game of pest or not a...

Second graders explore biology by researching animal characteristics. In this adaptation lesson, 2nd graders identify the history of several animals and research the changes that have occurred to their anatomy over thousands of years....

Young scholars reach out into the community and learn about different environmental science careers in this inquiry-based instructional activity. Beginning with a short research assignment, children gain background knowledge about...

Explore the world of termites with this lesson, which includes a close-up look at termite specimens, special termite adaptations and insect anatomy. Students will also learn about property risks associated with termites, and how pest...

Students consider how cavers make adaptations to the cave as do bats.

As a Pest Detective in this game, you must identify the type of pest infestation in a house, and how it happened. You have two cases to solve - The Case of the Collapsing House and The Case of the Gruesome Bite. Once you have examined...

Learn about a variety of interesting insects like a fish that's not a fish, skipping for ham and cheese, and undercover termites!

Watch three snippets about three household pests including: Honey, what's for dinner?, G'dday cousin opossum, and there's always room for dessert!

Learn about a variety of interesting insects like Bombardier beetles, vampire mommies, and warring termites! [3:30]

Learn about a variety of interesting pests like termites, pill bugs, and ticks! [3:08]