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Insects.org: Insects on the Web
Explore the fascinating stories of insects and the roles they play in our lives. Check out the photos and descriptions, learn how they help humans, find some great educational resources, and much more.
My Learning
My Learning: Minibeasts
All you need for an in-depth study of invertebrates is here on this site. Includes worksheets, quiz, useful information, and a fun interactive section where you can build your own super bug!
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Iowa State University: Bug Guide
Here's an easy to use guide for identifying insects. All you have to do is click on the image that looks like your bug, then read all about it! There's lots of information about the insect; including food, life cycle, range, and habitat.
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Encyclopedia of New Zealand: The Bush
A look at the natural environment of New Zealand! Click on any of the main topics to view colorful photos and read unique facts about the geography, native plants and animals, birds and reptiles, fish, the bush and its uses.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Crafty Wasps Turn Spiders Into Web Weaving Slaves
Read about the effect a certain parasitic wasp can have on spiders. Includes video.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Bug Wise
Explore the diverse world of invertebrates. Learn what they are, what they do, and how they contribute to our planet. This site offers "BugWise News", a forum, an invertebrate guide, and a wide range of great resources and activities.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Mission Possible: Spy a Book! (Bilingual Resources)
Explore history, culture, adventures, spies, secret codes, and mysteries through this collection literary activities and resources. Includes poems, clip art, and ideas for crafts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Insects
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of insects.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Edward O. Wilson, ph.d.
Biography, photos and interview on E.O. Wilson who is considered to be the father of sociobiology, has authored many books and had been active in conservation efforts.
Read Works
Read Works: Jumping Grasshoppers by Linda Ruggieri
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage describes grasshoppers and explains how they can walk, hop, and fly. It is followed by a comprehension question set and a vocabulary worksheet for the word "insects" is provided.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Dragonflies and Damselflies
Dragonflies and Damselflies are some of the most beneficial insects in the whole insect world. Read about the life cycle, history, and other anatomy of these insects.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Earwigs
There are plenty of folk tales about earwigs but none of them contain true information about these insects. This article provides information about earwigs and how to keep them out of your house.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Scale Insects
You may not know what they are, but scale insects may be on your houseplants right now! This article describes what they are and how they can be controlled.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Crickets
Crickets can be annoying when they get into a house. These information sheets provide ways to prevent crickets from becoming a pest problem while also explaining some basic cricket biology.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Teachers: Eric Carle Author Study
Here both students and teachers can learn about writer Eric Carle, the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other works for children. Includes video [3:39] Also offers teaching ideas, including themes for discussion.
BBC
Bbc: Nature: Wildlife: Leaf Cutter Ants
Learn all about the amazing life of leaf cutter ants with facts about distribution, habitats, and behaviors, photos, videos, a description, and external links.
PBS
Nova: Master of the Killer Ants: Bugs You Can Eat
The interactive tutorial examines entomophagy (insect-eating). Some examples of bugs you can eat are witchetty grubs, silkworm pupae, and grasshoppers. The activity consists of a printable version and interactive version.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: For Teens: Bug Bites and Stings
Find out how to prevent, treat and deal with bug bites and stings in this article for teens. Includes links to additional information.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Animals: Do You Like Bugs?
A pattern book about insects. Includes audio narration in 20 additional languages with text in English.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Animals: The Busiest Bugs I Know
Read about all the work that bees do and why they are so important to humans. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum, London, England
Great site providing a "Quickindex" to find various resources. Also included are links to more information on this museum.
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The Academy of Natural Sciences
This site describes the museum. It shows the viewer what is currently on exhibit, interesting facts, and many links to other exhibits.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Animal Information Database
Sea World's site featuring a variety of information about their animals, as well as general animal information. Includes "Animal Bytes," a list of animals with some of their characteristics. Also includes some games and teacher resources.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Insects
A thorough site that provides a description of the characteristics of insects and then focuses on the insects of southeastern Michigan. Pictures, classification groupings, and sound clips of insects are included.