Curated OER
The Praying Mantis
In this praying mantis reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 5 paragraph non-fiction selection about the insect and test their reading comprehension as they answer 7 multiple choice questions based on the reading.
Curated OER
Praying Mantis Color and Write
In this coloring and writing worksheet, students color the picture of a praying mantis and then write a short story to match the picture.
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.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Praying Mantis
This site gives a brief description of a praying mantis, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
abcteach
Abcteach: Insects
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the insect world using activities and lesson plans that emphasize cross-curricular learning.
University of Kentucky
Uk: Praying Mantids
Peruse this site and discover what makes these insects so unique. Learn some interesting facts about them and view some great photos of them along the way.
Other
Dennis Kunkel Microscopy: Most Wanted Bugs
Sneak a peek at the mug shots of some popular bugs.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Praying Mantis
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Praying Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also...
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Praying Mantis
This thorough site provides a number of facts about the praying mantis along with examples of interesting behaviors the mantis exhibits. For instance, did you know that the female usually eats the male after or during mating?
Ducksters
Ducksters: Praying Mantis: Learn About the Giant Insect Predator
What is a Praying Mantis? Find out about these large insect predators on this site.
Other
Kidcyber: Praying Mantis
This brief site discusses the following topics related to the praying mantis: body, defense, food, breeding. The question "Is it a pest?" is also answered.
Other
Wonder Club: Praying Mantis
Did you know that large mantises will tackle and eat tree frogs and nestling birds? Find out more interesting facts plus information on habitat, breeding, lifestyles, and more in this complete site.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Praying Mantis
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, diet, conservation status, and appearance of the praying mantis.