CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Control of Insects
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Ladybugs won't hurt you. But they are dangerous to some other insects! Ladybugs eat plant-harming bugs known as aphids. Since they have an appetite for aphids,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Sexual Deception of Orchids
Anne Gaskett dives into the surprisingly complex ways orchids attract insects.
US Department of Agriculture
Us Dept. Of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service: Recipe for Tick Soup
This resource by Agricultural Research Service researches how Deer ticks present a major health threat. Find out how scientists are using roundworms (nematodes) to combat the deer tick population.
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Insect Facts and Information
General information about insects is available. Identify an insect's anatomy, understand metamorphosis and the identification system.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Environmental Education for Kids
This site provides illustrations, descriptions, and species of amphibians, birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles, and endangered species.
Other
Dennis Kunkel Microscopy: Most Wanted Bugs
Sneak a peek at the mug shots of some popular bugs.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Monster Bugs
Here are a couple of fun games where you can mix and match bug bodies, legs, wings, and heads to make your own "monster bug." There is also some fun trivia as you play!
US Department of Agriculture
Us Dept. Of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service: Not All Bugs Are Bad
Find out who an entomologist is and how they are using good bugs to control the population of bad bugs. Resource by Agricultural Research Service.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Very Busy Students: Writing With Eric Carle
In this interdisciplinary unit addressing science and language arts standards, English Language Learners will learn the life cycle of insects. They will also use the writing of a renowned children's author, Eric Carle, as a model for...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 9.15 Insects
Understand the behaviors, characteristics, and classification of insects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 9.14 Importance of Arthropods
Understand the behaviors, characteristics, and classification of arthropods.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 9.10 Arthropods
Explore the behaviors, characteristics, and diversity of arthropods.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 9.1 Invertebrate Diversity
Understand the biological diversity and classification of invertebrates.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 9.18 Importance of Insects
Understand the ecological importance of insects, and why they are important to humans.
Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island Children's Museum: Bugs and Other Arthropods
Fun family projects relating to insects.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Teacher Resources: Critter Search
In this activity, students will identify aquatic insects and animals that live in a stream or river, learn about the water quality based on the type of macroinvertebrates collected, and return the collected critters to the water.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Investigating Animals Packet: Pre K and K: Summer of Possibilities
Use these animal-themed activity sheets to allow children to choose their own learning adventures while investigating animals.
US Department of Agriculture
U.s. Department of Agriculture: Biodiversity Experiment
Try this experiment around your yard or school and see how biodiversity at the plant level affects biodiversity at the insect level.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Monarch Butterfly
Learn animal facts about the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and diet of the monarch butterfly.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Darkling Beetle
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the Darkling beetle include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
abcteach
Abcteach: Insects
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the insect world using activities and lesson plans that emphasize cross-curricular learning.
Earth Life
Wonderful World of Insects: An Introduction to the 32 Orders of Insects
A very thorough look at the world of insects. This site examines the 32 orders of insects and gives a complete explanation of the characteristics of each order. Text is supplemented with pictures.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Honeybees: Using a Quiz to Access Prior Knowledge
Using Dadant's Honeybee Study Prints, students learn about honeybee anatomy, reproduction, and behavior.