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Insects.org: Insects on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
PBS

Idaho Ptv: Science Trek: Bees

For Students 3rd - 5th
A comprehensive overview of bees. Includes three videos: a half-hour show, a video short, and a short video where an expert answers children's questions. Other features of the site include facts, links, games and activities, a reading...
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Univ Calif Riverside: Medically Important Arachnids

For Students 9th - 10th
A web site devoted to describing the numerous venomous arachnids that have a medical importance to humans, as well as a description of how these arachnids aid humans.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Tales From the Hive

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine how bees use a variety of dances to communicate the location, quality and quantity of a food source to their hivemates.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Wasp (Hymenoptera)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Hymenoptera, otherwise known as the wasp.
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Website
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American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page dedicated to research and education related to respiratory care and conditions. This resource contains a great deal of information on many respiratory conditions and treatments.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Bees

For Students 9th - 10th
Bees are found all over the world and are vital for controlling other insect populations. Some basic facts about bees can be read here, and there are pictures as well.
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Handout
Rice University

Rice University: Eusocial Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Rice University, gives a description of the social aspects of the wasp colonies - division of labour.