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Palomar Community College District

The Amazing Insects Known as Beetles

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting site provides a number of facts about beetles and takes a close look at the Hercules beetle, Bombardier beetle, June beetle, and more. Vibrant beetle pictures are also part of this site.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Beetle

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick facts, fun facts, interesting facts, and photo bytes are part of this comprehensive site.
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Tree of Life Project

Tree of Life Project: Coleoptera: Beetles

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site provides some key facts on this interesting insect. Details its' characteristics, provides photographs as well as additional resources for further study.
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Other

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum: Beetles

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site delves into the life history, ecology, adaptation to desert life, and beetles as agents of decomposition.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Beetles

For Students 9th - 10th
This thorough site provides a general overview of beetles and focuses on topics such as habitat, anatomy, life cycle, feeding, predation and defense, and beetles as pests.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Instructor: Ladybug, Ladybug

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learn more about the world's most well-known beetle, the ladybug, when you explore this resource. This resource features hands-on math and science activities focused on these fascinating little insects.