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Handout
Earth Life

Earth Life: The Diplopoda (Millipedes), Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction to the physical characteristics of the diplopoda, the millipedes.
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Handout
Tree of Life Project

Tree of Life Project: Coleoptera: Beetles

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site provides some key facts on this interesting insect. Details its' characteristics, provides photographs as well as additional resources for further study.
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Activity
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Ladybug

For Students 9th - 10th
This competent site delves provides factual information related to appearance, diet, habitat, predators, interesting behavior, impact on the ecosystem, and collecting live ladybug beetles.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Arthropoda

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief introduction to the phylum arthropoda and some of their general characterisitics.
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Handout
Other

M. Tevfik Dorak, m.d., ph.d.: Mimicry

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what mimicry is. Describes the different kinds of mimicry found and by whom.
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Interactive
Other

Contra Costa County Office of Education: Bats: Why Should You Care?

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site, provided by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, you can get the facts on bats and their environment.
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Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Spooky Spiders

For Teachers K - 1st
This simple lesson plan is designed to introduce young students to the characteristics of a spider and to classify whether a spider is an insect or an arachnid by analyzing its characteristics.
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Handout
Rutgers University

Rutgers Center for Vector Biology: Mosquito Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
This page covers the life cycle, habitats and other details about mosquitos.