Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Select and Insect Mascot for School or Community
Based on a scenario given, learners will work to nominate an insect mascot for the school or the community for an upcoming event. Students will conduct research through resources provided or their own, create a presentation, and vote for...
EL Education
El Education: Field Guide to Insects in Western Massachusetts
This field guide was created by 2nd graders in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was part of a two-month Learning Expedition that included field observation and collection, classroom experimentation and research, reading from books and...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Insects in Nature
In this lab, learners will collect insects while making close observations of living things. They will then classify insects into seven common groups based on characteristics discussed in the classroom.
Other
The Bug Club: Bug Pets
The Bug Club for young entomologists offers answers to insect questions, a colorful newspaper, and invertebrate caresheets if you're interested in keeping bugs as pets.
Other
Uk Safari: Creepy Crawlies
Click on a picture of an arthropod, such as an earthworm, spider, or slug, and a picture, description, and other facts will appear along with the photo of the insect.
Other
Up to Ten: Make an Insect Kite
"Make a giant insect kite that you'll be able to fly around your garden or the local park."
Globio
Glossopedia: Ants
Ants are small, but important insects. Ant anatomy, reproduction, life cycle and community are discussed. Impact on the environment and humans is also described.
Oxfam
Oxfam's Cool Planet: Animals of the Desert
Resource looks at the different types of insects, mammals, reptiles, and birds found in the desert and the strategies they use for survival.
Other
Batesian and Mullerian Mimicry
Describes how and why mimicry is exhibited by some insects. It also tells the advantages of such an adaptation as well as describes the various types of mimicry which may in fact be exhibited.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Department of Invertebrate Zoology
Search the Invertebrate Zoology Collection, and read about original research performed on all 30 major invertebrate animal phyla except insects.
Globio
Glossopedia: Praying Mantid
Praying Mantids are excellent hunting insects found throughout the world. Various species of mantids, their life cycle, hunting habits, and habitat are described.
Other
State of Utah Official Site
This is the official site for the State of Utah provides information on services, the state government, governor, business, employment, education, and facts about Utah.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Louisiana
This site has a colorful display of information about Louisiana. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Maine
This site has a colorful display of information about Maine. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Maryland
This site has a colorful display of information about Maryland. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.