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Myrmecology, the Study of Ants

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of topics are covered in this comprehensive site ranging from anatomy, diet, and communications to a history of myrmecology.
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Gakken's Photo Encyclopedia : Ants

For Students 3rd - 5th
A wonderful online encyclopedia of ants. Features close up photographs of ants eating, working, nesting, and living in their underground chambers.
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Live Science: Why Ants Rule the World

For Students 9th - 10th
This thorough article delves into behavior of ants, the ant family, vampire ants, ant communication and more. Links are provided to other informative ant sites.
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Hunkins Experiments

Hunkin's Experiments: How to Make an Ant Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. This drawing...
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Iowa State University

Iowa State Entomology: Odorous House Ant

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the "Odorous House Ant." It gives details about its description and where it makes its home. Learn more about this fascinating creature by checking out this website.