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Bio Anim
BioAnin presents 3-D labeled images of all of the major systems of the human body, for example, the digestive system and the endocrine system. The images are embedded in slideshows. The site also has interactive 3-D models that can be...
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.
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North Dakota State University: Structure and Function
This site has detailed information about the structure and function of an insect's body. This page is broken up into the different body sections of the head, thorax and abdomen.
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Bugbios: Class Insecta
See pictures of many different butterfly wing patterns and read about the individual butterflies.
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Insectclopedia: Lesson Plans
A very comprehensive site from pedagonet.com that includes lesson plans on insects for all ages and grade levels. Students will enjoy learning about insects as you employ these engaging lesson plans in your own classroom.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Alien Empire
Outstanding site that compliments an insect series on PBS. Interactive presentations include bee anatomy and honeybee hives. Includes interactive puzzles, teacher's guides, and formats for making insect masks.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Entomology Image Gallery
This site provides an extensive collection of photographs of insects.
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Harelequin Bug
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."
PBS
Pbs Critter Guide: Butterfly
Can you name the four parts of the life cycle of the butterfly? This site features a brief but detailed description of the life cycle of a butterfly and some other fun facts about this interesting insect.
Middle School Science
Middle School science.com: Perch Dissection
In this lab experiment site, you will observe the external and internal anatomy of a perch, determine the sex of a perch using internal anatomy, and collect statistical data on perch length.
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Critical Thinking Community: Remodeling Lessons Grades 6 9
Learn to re-model your lesson plans to include room for critical thought and higher levels of learning. Re-modeled lessons cite specific critical thinking strategies. Wonderful examples include "Human Migration," "Integrated Grammar,"...
National Pest Managment Association
Pest World for Kids: Bug Builder
Create an ant, a bee, a spider, a cockroach, or a bug of your own design. Use the camera feature to save it to a gallery, and even email it to yourself.
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Billy Bear4 Kids: Butterflies and Bugs
BillyBear4Kids.com is a great butterfly resource with links to butterfly cut-outs, flashcards, bookmarks, crafts, online games, and more. Scroll down for reproducibles.
Globio
Glossopedia: Ants
Ants are small, but important insects. Ant anatomy, reproduction, life cycle and community are discussed. Impact on the environment and humans is also described.
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The Animals Page
Provides an easy to understand overview of animals from protozoa and echinoderms to insects, mammals, birds, and fish.
National Pest Managment Association
Pest World for Kids: Totally Termites
Explore the world of termites with this lesson, which includes a close-up look at termite specimens, special termite adaptations and insect anatomy. Students will also learn about property risks associated with termites, and how pest...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Mosquito Anatomy Diagram
This mosquito anatomy diagram labels the different parts of the mosquito, a common insect found around the world. The labeled parts include the abdomen, thorax, head, wings, legs, proboscis, antennae, and more.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: Movement in the Air
A site on how birds fly discusses their anatomy that allows them to fly. Also discusses the role that feathers play in flight. Also includes a section which discusses other insects that fly.
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Stink Bugs
Several of the common species of stinkbugs found in the United States are the southern green stinkbug, the green stinkbug, and the brown stinkbug. The green stinkbug is similar to the southern green stinkbug shown in the photo. At times...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Honeybees: Using a Quiz to Access Prior Knowledge
Using Dadant's Honeybee Study Prints, students learn about honeybee anatomy, reproduction, and behavior.
Middle School Science
Middle School Science Lesson Plans: Grasshopper Lab
In this lab experiment, you will observe the external anatomy of a grasshopper, determine the sex of a grasshopper using external anatomy, and collect statistical data on grasshopper length. You will also be asked to describe the...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Mosquito
An illustrated diagram of the Anopheles mosquito. Get detailed information on its life cycle, mosquito bites, and more.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Orthopteran Dissection
This is a simple animation that shows an outline of a grasshopper. Different systems can be clicked on to show the different organs. This could be very helpful prior to dissections!
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.