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Chain Reaction
Learners read a magazine on chain reaction and complete an included crossword puzzle. They select one interesting fact they learned and share it with the class, playing a game of truths and lie. Next, the students create 3 statements,...
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Women Air Force Service Pilots
Tenth graders evaluate the contributions of female services pilots during World War II. They discuss the service of the women as well as the conditions they confronted. Students compare and contrast the treatment of male and female...
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Adopt-An-Insect
In this biology worksheet, students locate examples of various types of insects listed in the chart and receive a point value for each according to its significance. Then they identify body parts and habitat for each item.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Insectos
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.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes: Bees and Wasps
If you have a problem or question about bees and wasps, this site can help provide some information. There are 13 different articles that can tell you about the insects and what you can do about them.
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Wasps
Young researchers will find photos, drawings and many facts about wasps in this resource.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: All Things Considered: An Oral History of the Was Ps
A story about a story. A Radio Diaries documentary records personal stories from the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Great information about these incredible women.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Wasp (Hymenoptera)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Hymenoptera, otherwise known as the wasp.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Yellow Jacket Wasp: Learn About This Black and Yellow Stinging Insect
What is a Yellow Jacket Wasp? Kids learn about its habitat, how to identify, what it eats, and more.
Other
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Stinging Insect Matching Game
Learn to recognize the difference between the different kinds of stinging insects in this matching game.
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Kids Health: Hey! A Bee Bit Me!
At this site from Kids Health you can learn about different types of bees, and where they live. Read about what to expect if you are stung by a bee and what you should do. There are also tips on how to avoid being stung.
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Wasp Pilots
A story about a story. A Radio Diaries documentary records personal stories from the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Great information about these incredible women.