Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Introduction to the Milk Weed Ecosystem
Students will be making observations and drawing insects they observe on milkweed plants. Then as a class, they will see if students can identify the insects they were able to observe by their description.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Entomology
Australian Museum has a massive collection of insects. Read about their "feature insect," along with a stalk-eyed signal fly, a wombat fly, and a phantom phasmid.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota: Entomologist
Introduction to entomologists for young researchers. Site includes examples for more information about butterflies and entomologists.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "Insectlopedia"
This site provides many links to students activities and interactive websites to enrich Douglas Florian's "Insectlopedia."
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Evolutionary Biology: Evolution in Action
Scientific article discussing the evolutionary processes involved when an insect species splits into two other distinct species. (Published: February 28, 2011)
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota: Journey North Cluster
An elementary resource to learn about butterflies and their migration with links to a wide variety of activities.
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky: "Katerpillars" (& Mystery Bugs)
For younger students, these insect-themed activities, treats, and crafts also feature teacher resources and book references.
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...
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky: Get This Bug Off Me
This informative site distinguishes harmful from nonharmful insects. Pictures supplement the text.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: California State Insect Dogface Butterfly
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "California State insect - Dogface Butterfly."
Curated OER
Phillip Martin Clip Art: State Insect of Hawaii Pulelehua (Kamehameha Butterfly)
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Insect of Hawaii - Pulelehua (Kamehameha Butterfly)."
Curated OER
Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Insect of Maryland - Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly."
Other
The Academy of Natural Sciences
This site describes the museum. It shows the viewer what is currently on exhibit, interesting facts, and many links to other exhibits.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Pollination Parties
This instructional activity helps students understand the concept of pollination. Objectives, materials, procedures, adaptations, discussion questions, evaluation, extensions, suggested readings, links, vocabulary, and academic standards...
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Bug Wise
Explore the diverse world of invertebrates. Learn what they are, what they do, and how they contribute to our planet. This site offers "BugWise News", a forum, an invertebrate guide, and a wide range of great resources and activities.