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Integrating Mathematics into Literature

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
You class will read Cucumber Soup by Vickie Leigh Krudwig as an anticipatory set for this lesson on ratios. They make models of the insects in the story and then use them as a source of data for this ratio and proportion lesson. This...
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Insects Accordion Book

For Teachers K - 1st
In this insects accordion book, pupils read two pages, "1 butterfly, 2 grasshoppers." There is room on each page for students to illustrate. Pupils fold and glue the pages after they cut them out.
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Insect Patterns

For Students Pre-K - K
In this pattern worksheet, students look at the pattern of insect pictures in each of three rows. They draw the correct insect that will extend the pattern in the blank box at the end of each row.
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Woodland Math Facts

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Woodland math facts learning exercise, students study and examine woodland weights of trees and shrubs, explore invertebrates and draw a bar chart to chart their findings.
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Ant Farm

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the value of insects in the natural world. For this insect lesson, students examine species of insects, collect and record data, and analyze the data.
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Making Predictions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students collect and classify items. In this making predictions activity, students go outside and collect specimens of plants, insects and minerals. They classify each item and place them in a Venn Diagram. Students compare and...
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Not So Snappy 11

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this word problem worksheet, young scholars discover a creative way to practice math word problems - through childhood hobbies. With four word problems each ranging from collecting beanie bags, insects, shells, and stamps any student...
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Insect Counting

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this insect-themed worksheet, students count 10 groups of insects and record the number counted for each of the groups.
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Butterfly Math

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this math word problems worksheet, students complete words problems having to do with butterflies. Students complete 6 problems total and click on the links in the questions to help them.
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What Category do I Best Fit Into?

For Students K - 1st
Use this pre-reading exercise to help learners sort familiar objects into categories. For each of these three sets, they draw a line from the object to the category in which it belongs. There are two categories for each set. If scholars...
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MicroHike

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe insects in a small area. They calculate the number of insects in a large area as well. They share their calculations and observations with the class.
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Survival Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students search for yarn representing insects on school grounds. They discuss which colors where found more frequently and why after the experiment. They use their math skills to determine percentages.
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Polygons in Symmetry: Animal Inventions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use polygons to create animal figures with symmetry. In this polygons and symmetry lesson, 4th graders create a symmetrical animal collage by cutting and gluing geometric shapes and figures from math activities.  
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Butterfly Addition: Color by Numbers

For Teachers K - 1st
Children learning to add numbers up to 11 develop the strategy of using the larger number as the first addend and counting on from there to find a sum. They define addition and review the meaning of the plus (+) symbol. To practice, they...
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World's Strongest Manduca

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students test the strength and speed of their Manduca. They keep their insect in a small dish and wiegh it down with pennies. They share their observations with the class.
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Beautiful Bovine

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Looking for a fun and interactive way to explore bovine biology? Learners read a brief informational text (included for printing) before participating in several cross-curricular activities. First, grab their attention with a hilarious...
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Buzzing is BEE-lieving

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate insects. In this insect lesson, students explore various insect models and identify the characteristics of each. Students observe insects outside and tally how many insects they observe.
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Math: Odd Object Out

For Teachers K
Students discover how to classify and categorize items by sorting various objects. As they sort the items, they explain how the items are alike. By repeating the sorting procedure several times, students determine there are numerous...
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Honey Bee Facts And Figures: Math Skills

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice their mathematics and mapping skills using examples from honey bee biology. Discuss why the colonies were found in this pattern. They examine food and water in the area, and how many humans live in the area where...
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Zoo groups

For Students 5th - 8th
In this zoo animals activity, students read about a particular zoo animal and answer the math word problems about the amount of meals, pounds, herds, and more. Students complete 6 problems.
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Insect Investigator

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine and identify common insects. They observe these insects in their environment and keep track of how many they see. They use magnifying glasses and special hats to get into the role of an inspector.
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Insect Unit

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the lives, and features of insects in the series of lessons that make up this unit.
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The Bee

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
See what all the buzz is about with a reading comprehension activity! Third and fourth graders read a short informational passage about bees before answering four questions about what they have learned.
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Bug Sweep

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students observe and categorize insects. For this insects science lesson, students create a bug catcher out of a coat hanger and plastic bag, then collect bugs from the schoolyard. Students count and categorize the insects according to...

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