Teacher Printables
My Flip Book About . . .
Print these as two-sided handouts from which elementary entomologists can make a flip-style book about beetles (or a variety of other animals that are available as well). They research the habitat, food, and other interesting information...
Curated OER
A Bug's Journey
Students research the art of John Baldessari. In this art history lesson, students examine Baldessari's drawing of a beetle and discuss the characteristics of these bugs. They write a story from a bug's perspective and create their own...
Curated OER
Mountain Pine Beetle
Students identify the different parts of a tree. In this biology lesson, students investigate how mountain pine beetles kill trees. They examine the beetles' anatomy using a microscope.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Insectos
Colorful pictures display various types of insects. You can hear the correct Spanish pronunciation and see the correct spelling by holding your mouse over the picture.
Palomar Community College District
The Amazing Insects Known as Beetles
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.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Beetles
This page has links to lots of pages full of information about beetles. They are categorized by common name so that it is easy to find what you're looking for. Each page includes a description and information about controlling potential...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Beetle
Quick facts, fun facts, interesting facts, and photo bytes are part of this comprehensive site.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Animals: All Kinds of Ladybugs
Learn some interesting facts about ladybugs. Includes audio narration in English, Spanish and Turkish, with text in English.
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Hercules Beetle
Find out some facts about the Hercules beetle and take a look at some pictures of them.
Other
California Science Center: Ladybug Glider [Pdf]
Color and cut out the body and wings and put together the ladybug and watch it glide! A little bit of information about ladybugs and insects is provided.
Tree of Life Project
Tree of Life Project: Coleoptera: Beetles
Informational site provides some key facts on this interesting insect. Details its' characteristics, provides photographs as well as additional resources for further study.
US Geological Survey
Usgs Kids: Mealworm Ranch
A fun, hands-on project that will allow your students see first-hand how metamorphosis works. Students observe mealworms develop and change right before their eyes.
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum: Beetles
This comprehensive site delves into the life history, ecology, adaptation to desert life, and beetles as agents of decomposition.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Beetles
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.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Beetle (Coleoptera)
Explore images and facts about the Beetle, including details on its appearance, habitat, diet, behaviour, and much more.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Ladybug, Ladybug
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.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Beetle Worksheets and Games
Expand your knowledge of meal worms and beetles with these interactive worksheets and games.
Ed Koday
Koday's Kids Amazing Insects: Giraffe Weevil
Learn all about giraffe weevil with this interesting fact page and pictures.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Making Your Own Key
A small activity to assess your understanding of the beetle.
Curated OER
Insect Photo 1
How do scientists know that the Goliath beetle is the largest beetle? What's stopping them from getting even bigger? You will find the answers to these questions and other interesting facts on this effective site.
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Insect Picture 1
How do scientists know that the Goliath beetle is the largest beetle? What's stopping them from getting even bigger? You will find the answers to these questions and other interesting facts on this effective site.
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Picture of Jeweled Beetle
How do scientists know that the Goliath beetle is the largest beetle? What's stopping them from getting even bigger? You will find the answers to these questions and other interesting facts on this effective site.
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Goliath Beetle
How do scientists know that the Goliath beetle is the largest beetle? What's stopping them from getting even bigger? You will find the answers to these questions and other interesting facts on this effective site.