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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chain Reaction

For Teachers 5th - 6th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Women Air Force Service Pilots

For Teachers 10th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Adopt-An-Insect

For Students 6th - 8th
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.
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Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: Los Insectos

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Iowa State University

Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes: Bees and Wasps

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Ed Koday

Ivy Hall: Wasps

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Young researchers will find photos, drawings and many facts about wasps in this resource.
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Primary
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: All Things Considered: An Oral History of the Was Ps

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
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
Ducksters

Ducksters: Yellow Jacket Wasp: Learn About This Black and Yellow Stinging Insect

For Students 1st - 9th
What is a Yellow Jacket Wasp? Kids learn about its habitat, how to identify, what it eats, and more.
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Interactive
Other

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Stinging Insect Matching Game

For Students 1st - 5th
Learn to recognize the difference between the different kinds of stinging insects in this matching game.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Hey! A Bee Bit Me!

For Students 3rd - 5th
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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Graphic
Curated OER

Wasp Pilots

For Students 9th - 10th
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.