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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Little Me in a Big World: Ants

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use the life cycle of an ant to learn about their own self-esteem. For this self-esteem lesson, students read books about ants and discuss obstacles from the stories as well as the ant behavior.
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Handout
Other

Study of Northern Virgina Ecology: Black Carpenter Ant

For Students 3rd - 8th
Lots of information about the black carpenter ant. Learn about their physical characteristics, colonies, life cycle, food sources, and predators. A detailed chart listing many plants and animals permits exploration of their relationships...
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Website
Other

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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Handout
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.