Other
Insects.org: Insects on the Web
Explore the fascinating stories of insects and the roles they play in our lives. Check out the photos and descriptions, learn how they help humans, find some great educational resources, and much more.
Other
Horseshoe Crab: History and Biology
Resource is filled with lots of information presented in an easy to follow format. Illustrations are excellent.
PBS
Pbs: The Shape of Life
Companion site for the 8-part PBS series, "The Shape of Life." Each section focuses on a different phylum, from porifera through chordata. This site is highly informative, with beautiful photography.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Disease Transmission by Arthropods
Discussion of diseases caused by arthropods and methods developed to stop the spread of these diseases.
Globio
Glossopedia: Arthropods
Arthropods are animals with segmented bodies and six or more legs. They are found throughout the world in every environment. This article presents a good deal of quality information.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Arthropoda
A brief introduction to the phylum arthropoda and some of their general characterisitics.
University of California
Ucmp: Life H Istory and Ecology of Arthropoda
A paragraph on information on Arthropods and links to more information on arthropods. Includes a blown up picture of a fly.
Kidport
Kid Port: Arachnids Spiders, Ticks, and Scorpions
KidPort.com provides simple information on arachnids, a type of arthropod that includes spiders, ticks, and scorpions.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arthropod
Wikipedia offers information on arthropods, the largest phylum of animals. Includes scientific classification chart and image.
Other
Uk Safari: Creepy Crawlies
Click on a picture of an arthropod, such as an earthworm, spider, or slug, and a picture, description, and other facts will appear along with the photo of the insect.
University of California
University of California Museum of Paleontology: The Arthropod Story
A tutorial that explains the evolutionary history of arthropods. Within the history, students can learn about taxonomy, paleontology, fossils, and evolution. Each section includes key questions for students to focus on as they move...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Class Insecta
The Animal Diversity Web surveys the general characteristics of the insect class and features such topics as habitat, anatomy, body systems, reproduction, and development.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Class Merostomata (Horseshoe Crab)
Find general information about the Merostomata class, which includes horseshoe crabs and the extinct eurypterids. Topics include diet, body charactersitics, and respiratory system.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum Society: Arthropods
A description of what arthropods actually are and a discussion of their origin, as well as some info on research.
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky: Common Spiders
Find concise information that chronicles common spiders found around homes and buildings. Several descriptions and pictures are included on this site.
Other
Backyard Nature: Arthropods in General
A general overview of the physical characteristics of arthropods, including information about their important ecological role on the planet with their immense population.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Insects Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over insects. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review
Other
Harry's Big Adventure: Lesson Plans: Spider and Insect Detectives
Lesson plans that include group activities and handouts to introduce students to the differences between spiders and insects.
Hunkins Experiments
Hunkin's Experiments: How to Make an Ant Colony
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...
Other
Black Hills Institute: Arthropods
A brief definition and description of arthropods and their physical characteristics.
Other
University of Dundee: Arthropod Evolution
The University of Dundee offers a simple chart on the evolution of arthropods and their transition to land.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Arthropoda
This general overview of the arthropod phylum, which includes insects and arachnids, looks at such topics as body symmetry, appendages, movement, respiratory and nervous systems, and reproduction.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Arthropods Invertibrate Powerhouses
The majority of animal species are arthropods. Take a look at the structure of arthropods and the four main types.