Curated OER
Different Types Of Bugs
First graders create their own bug that contain the different characteristics that a bug can have. In this bugs lesson plan, 1st graders first list 3 - 5 characteristics before they create their bug.
Curated OER
Scales, Scutes, and Skins
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
Curated OER
Water Quality Monitoring
Students comprehend the four parameters of water quality. They perform tests for salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH and clarity or turbidity. Students comprehend why scientists and environmental managers monitor water uality and aquatic...
Curated OER
Geology
Fourth graders devise a workable inch-to-inch scale for a geologic timeline sequencing the eras covered in the unit. They hypothesize from descriptions of dinosaur fossil evidence.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Life Science: Insect Reproduction and Life Cycles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compares and contrasts the major stages in insect life cycles, such as those that undergo incomplete and complete metamorphosis.
Other
American Mosquito Control Association: Mosquito Life Cycle
Learn about the life cycle of mosquitos, from the egg to adulthood, including the environment necessary for each stage.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Life Stages Cards: Frog, Butterfly, and Dragonfly
All animals develop and grow over time. The animals in this document undergo one of the most dramatic developmental processes known, metamorphosis. See if you can place the developmental stages in their proper order.
University of Arizona
Center for Insect Science Education: Darkling Beetle/mealworm Information
Learn all about mealworms: their diet, life cycle, habitat, and how to learn about them in the classroom.
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.
Other
Academy of Natural Science: Butterfly Life Cycle
With this resource, learners examine the four stages of butterfly metamorphosis in this succinct presentation from the Academy of Natural Sciences in Pennsylvania.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Gives a basic explanation of the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.
Earth Life
Earth Life: Millipede Growth and Development
General information on the stages of growth and development in the life cycle of the millipede.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Students learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and put the stages of a butterfly's life cycle in order in this SMART whiteboard activity.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Curated OER
Life Cycle
Insect rhymes, crafts, coloring printouts, and quizzes are collected by Enchanted Learning. Color pictures, diagrams, and charts are included.
Other
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.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Explore the world of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail when you visit this resource. The content of this site includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
Rutgers University
Rutgers Center for Vector Biology: Mosquito Biology
This page covers the life cycle, habitats and other details about mosquitos.
Other
Foss Web: Mealworms and Darkling Beetles (Tenebrio Beetle)
This article by FOSS provides an in depth look at the larval stage of the Darkling Beetle, also known as the mealworm. This site describes Darkling beetle characteristics and how to care for them. Often these insects are used for...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Monarch
The Monarch butterfly is widely studied by students when they learn about insect life cycles. Basic information about the Monarch and threats to its survival are described here. There are also pictures showing the Monarch in various...
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Entomology in Action
Two lesson plans are found in this site. Lesson Plan 1 is geared to grades 6-9. In this plan, student's will be able to list the different stages of the blow fly's life cycle and understand how the life cycle and ADH (accumulated degree...