Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Insectos
Colorful pictures display various types of insects. You can hear the correct Spanish pronunciation and see the correct spelling by holding your mouse over the picture.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale
A reader's theater script for Carmen Agra Deedy's version of a Cuban folktale, Martina the Beautiful Cockroach is provided on these pages. Seven character roles are needed in this activity. While mostly written in English, Spanish...
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Eating Organic? Roaches Disdain Key "Junk Food" Sweetener
An extermination trick that married insecticide with sugar worked for a while - but then suddenly lost its power against roaches. Now science tells us why.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Cockroaches
The most commonly found cockroaches are the subject of these articles from Iowa State Entomology Department. Descriptions, problems caused, and potential ways to control cockroaches are all included.
Kids' Wings
The Little Red Schoolhouse: "Cockroach Cooties"
Are you looking for student activities to enhance Laurence Yep's book "Cockroach Cooties"? Teachers and students will find interesting and interactive enrichment websites here!
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Cockroach (Blattaria)
Explore images and facts about Cockroaches, including details on their appearance, habitat, breeding, diet, behaviour, and much more.
National Pest Managment Association
Pest World for Kids: Pest Guide: Cockroach
Learn about cockroaches, their diet, habitat, and how they contaminate our homes by tracking bacteria and germs throughout.
Other
Dennis Kunkel Microscopy: Most Wanted Bugs
Sneak a peek at the mug shots of some popular bugs.
Northwestern University
Northwestern: What Is a Decomposer?
This concise provides a brief definition of what a scavenger is and then profiles several scavengers (flies, wasps, and cockroaches).
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Scavengers
Interesting facts are presented about the cockroach, opossum, and the turkey vulture in this informative scavenger site.
Curated OER
What Is a Decomposer?
This concise provides a brief definition of what a scavenger is and then profiles several scavengers (flies, wasps, and cockroaches).
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Cockroach
This photo gives a clear view of a cockroach, like other insects it has 6 legs, 2 antennae, a thorax, abdomen and head. Learn about a range of different insects by checking out our fun insect facts for kids.