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Ducksters

Ducksters: Bugs (Insects and Arachnids)

For Students 1st - 8th
What is an instect? Kids learn about where and how bugs live. What is an arachnid?
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Website
Other

Insects.org: Insects on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: For Teens: Bug Bites and Stings

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to prevent, treat and deal with bug bites and stings in this article for teens. Includes links to additional information.
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PPT
PBS

Nova: Master of the Killer Ants: Bugs You Can Eat

For Students 9th - 10th
The interactive tutorial examines entomophagy (insect-eating). Some examples of bugs you can eat are witchetty grubs, silkworm pupae, and grasshoppers. The activity consists of a printable version and interactive version.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Do Milkweed Bugs Show a Color Preference for Egg Laying Sites?

For Students 6th - 8th
Milkweed bugs, as their name suggests, have a close relationship with the milkweed plant. The plant produces a milky sap, and toxic compounds, but somehow the milkweed bug is unaffected by them. Instead, it concentrates chemicals from...
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Activity
Other

Catch the Science Bug: Insect Observation Investigation [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
Activity encourages kids to locate insects and record data about observations they make about insects that live in their area, then research the animal to find out new facts about it.
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Unit Plan
Next.cc

Next: Insects

For Students 3rd - 8th
Investigate the world of insects by engaging in these interactive activities. Links are provided for further exploration.
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Select and Insect Mascot for School or Community

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Based on a scenario given, young scholars will work to nominate an insect mascot for the school or the community for an upcoming event. Students will conduct research through resources provided or their own, create a presentation, and...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Are There So Many Insects?

For Students 9th - 10th
Murry Gans details the reasons behind insect abundance across the globe. [4:44]
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 9.15 Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the behaviors, characteristics, and classification of insects.
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Handout
Ed Koday

Web Archive: Harelequin Bug

For Students 9th - 10th
This black, shield-shaped bug is brightly colored with orange, red, and yellow markings. It varies from 7 to 10 mm in length. At rest, the front pair of wings overlap and the insect's back appears to be marked with a distinct "X."
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Other

Iowa State University: Bug Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's an easy to use guide for identifying insects. All you have to do is click on the image that looks like your bug, then read all about it! There's lots of information about the insect; including food, life cycle, range, and habitat.
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Handout
University of Michigan

University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough site that provides a description of the characteristics of insects and then focuses on the insects of southeastern Michigan. Pictures, classification groupings, and sound clips of insects are included.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Trb 4:5 Investigation 13 What's Bugging You?

For Teachers 4th
Learn if a bug is an insect or a spider.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Entomology: Bed Bug Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about bed bugs: how to identify them, treating and preventing infestations, physical features, life cycle, and misconceptions about bed bugs. Includes links to additional resources. (Published: December 13, 2010)
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eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Animals: Do You Like Bugs?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A pattern book about insects. Includes audio narration in 20 additional languages with text in English.
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Lesson Plan
Texas A&M University

Insects in the Classroom: Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A very comprehensive site that includes insect lesson plans for ages 3-18 and links to a syllabus, course material, activities, and related resources.
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Handout
Ed Koday

Web Archive: Spittle Bug

For Students 3rd - 8th
There are 23,000 species of spittle bugs, but you may not have ever seen one because of the unusual way that they protect themselves. They actually produce a liquid that they whip up into a mass of bubbles, and then they hide in it! This...
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Handout
Ed Koday

Web Archive: Box Elder Bug

For Students 3rd - 8th
This bug is about 1/2 inch long and 1/3 as wide. It is black with three red lines on the thorax, a red line along each side, and a red line on each wing. The wings lie flat on the back when at rest. The young nymphs are red and gray. The...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Insects and Their Relatives: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Five multiple-choice quiz questions covering insects and their relatives. Students have the opportunity to check their answers after submitting their results.
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Handout
Museums Victoria

Museum Victoria: Bugs: Glossary

For Students 3rd - 8th
Glossary of terms commonly used to describe bugs, their habitat, and their life cycle.
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Article
Read Works

Read Works: Bug Power

For Students 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage focuses on social insects: honey bees, ants, and termites. A comprehension question set and vocabulary are provided.
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Website
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Bug Vacuums: Sucking Up Biodiversity

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this science fair project you can take on the role of a wildlife biologist by examining the biodiversity of insects in your own backyard. To do this, you will follow the directions to create a homemade bug vacuum.
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Website
Other

The Bug Club: Bug Pets

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bug Club for young entomologists offers answers to insect questions, a colorful newspaper, and invertebrate caresheets if you're interested in keeping bugs as pets.

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