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Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: Los Insectos

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale

For Teachers 1st - 5th
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...
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Article
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Eating Organic? Roaches Disdain Key "Junk Food" Sweetener

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Iowa State University

Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Cockroaches

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
Kids' Wings

The Little Red Schoolhouse: "Cockroach Cooties"

For Students 2nd - 5th
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!
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Handout
Ed Koday

Web Archive: Cockroach

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn basic information about the American Cockroach.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Cockroach (Blattaria)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about Cockroaches, including details on their appearance, habitat, breeding, diet, behaviour, and much more.
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Activity
National Pest Managment Association

Pest World for Kids: Pest Guide: Cockroach

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about cockroaches, their diet, habitat, and how they contaminate our homes by tracking bacteria and germs throughout.
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Activity
Other

Dennis Kunkel Microscopy: Most Wanted Bugs

For Students 9th - 10th
Sneak a peek at the mug shots of some popular bugs.
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Handout
Northwestern University

Northwestern: What Is a Decomposer?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This concise provides a brief definition of what a scavenger is and then profiles several scavengers (flies, wasps, and cockroaches).
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Scavengers

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting facts are presented about the cockroach, opossum, and the turkey vulture in this informative scavenger site.
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Graphic
Curated OER

What Is a Decomposer?

For Students 3rd - 5th
This concise provides a brief definition of what a scavenger is and then profiles several scavengers (flies, wasps, and cockroaches).
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Cockroach

For Students 9th - 10th
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.