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Handout
Ed Koday

Web Archive: Scarab Beetles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Dung, rhinoceros, Hercules, sacred scarab: These are the names of some of the most well known beetles in the scarab beetle family. This large family of more than 30,000 species has some of the most awesome beetles in the insect...
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Handout
Ed Koday

Web Archive: Goliath Beetles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Not only is the Goliath beetle one of the largest of all scarab beetles, it is one of the the largest insects in the world! There are a few insects that may be longer, but the Goliath is probably larger and heavier. The Goliath beetle...
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

The Amazing Insects Known as Beetles

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting site provides a number of facts about beetles and takes a close look at the Hercules beetle, Bombardier beetle, June beetle, and more. Vibrant beetle pictures are also part of this site.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Scarab Beetle

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Scarab Beetles (Popillia japonica), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Dung Beetle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what ancient Egyptians thought about this peculiar insect. This resource has a detailed fact sheet to learn more about the history and physiology of the Dung Beetle.
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Website
Discovering Egypt

Mark Millmore's Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a captivating tour through Egypt's past. Visit the ancient temples, the kings and queens of the past. Learn about the hieroglyphic form of communication. Additional links for extended information temples and hieroglyphs.