Curated OER
Bug Eyes
Students explore mantid eyes and human eyes. In this mantid eyes and human eyes research lesson, students work in small groups to gather information. Students read books, observe mantids, and do experiments. Students then present their...
Other
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.
Globio
Glossopedia: Praying Mantid
Praying Mantids are excellent hunting insects found throughout the world. Various species of mantids, their life cycle, hunting habits, and habitat are described.
Earth Life
Wonderful World of Insects: An Introduction to the 32 Orders of Insects
A very thorough look at the world of insects. This site examines the 32 orders of insects and gives a complete explanation of the characteristics of each order. Text is supplemented with pictures.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Preying Mantids
This article covers a variety of topics related to preying mantids including interesting information and current research.