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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Just Plain Buggy: Art and Science

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Budding artists explore the shapes and parts that make insects so fascinating to study, then use what they see to create original insect inspired designs. They use wax, dye, and fabric to create their designs.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: The Greatest Show on Earth (Starring Some of the World's Smallest Animals)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Teachers can download this teaching package that discusses insects and insect adaptations. Students will enjoy the hands-on activities described in the lessons. Teachers will appreciate the student handouts provided, as well as the list...
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Activity
Other

Bugbios: Class Insecta

For Students Pre-K - 1st
See pictures of many different butterfly wing patterns and read about the individual butterflies.
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Graphic
Other

Bugbios: Entophiles

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Students can see pictures and descriptions of 14 different orders of insects.
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Handout
Ohio State University

Osu: Flea Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet on fleas from the Ohio State University Extension lists scientific names, identifying characteristics, and pictures.
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Activity
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Insect Theme Page

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Insect rhymes, crafts, coloring printouts, and quizzes are collected by Enchanted Learning. Color pictures, diagrams, and charts are included.