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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bug Eyes

For Teachers 5th - 7th
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...
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Website
Other

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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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Praying Mantid

For Students 3rd - 8th
Praying Mantids are excellent hunting insects found throughout the world. Various species of mantids, their life cycle, hunting habits, and habitat are described.
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Handout
Earth Life

Wonderful World of Insects: An Introduction to the 32 Orders of Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Preying Mantids

For Students 9th - 10th
This article covers a variety of topics related to preying mantids including interesting information and current research.