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Bug Party Coloring Page
In this coloring worksheet, students examine a detailed drawing of a group of bugs having an outdoor party. Students color the picture.
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Bug Puzzle Coloring Page & Connect the Dots
In this math and coloring worksheet, students practice counting to 30 by completing a dot to dot puzzle. Students color the picture of bugs carrying a large object to their anthill.
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Buggy Tic-Tac-Toe Game
In this bug game worksheet, students use 9 blank tic-tac-toe game boards to play the game with another person. There are pictures of bugs on the page.
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Bug Scramble
In this science activity, students unscramble the names of 15 bugs commonly found in backyards. There is no word bank for this challenging puzzle.
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Bugs
In this reading worksheet, learners analyze the sight word "some" by making an 8 page book about bugs. Students color and read the book with sentences containing the word "some." Example: "Can some bugs crawl? Yes, some bugs can!"
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Chocolate Bar Bugs & Marshmallow Spiders
Students create an insect model with food materials. After a brief discussion of insects, student use food materials provided by the instructor to create their own insect model. Models are shared with the class before they are eaten by...
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Bug Village
Learners create small "villages" of rock bugs in this cute Art lesson using blocks of wood, glue guns, rocks, acorns, and sticks. The lesson includes resource links and pictures of the finished product in either a "natural" finish or a...
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Build A "Bug"
Young scholars brainstorm different adaptations that bug would need to live in aquatic environment, and watch presentation where classmate is dressed up in costume to represent adaptations necessary for macroinvertebrate to survive in...
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"Bug Hunt"
Fourth graders find bugs represented on a grid and then identify their name and physical characteristics that provide a picture of the bug using imagery.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pest Controllers
Complete description of the work of pest controllers, including nature of the work, education and preparation, employment outlook, and wages.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: What Is Home Sweet Home to a Bug?
If you had to choose between having your favorite dessert, going to a movie, or spending the night at a friend's house, which would you choose? This project shows you how you can "ask" a sowbug (or pill bug) a similar question in order...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: The Greatest Show on Earth (Starring Some of the World's Smallest Animals)
Teachers can download this teaching package that discusses insects and insect adaptations. Students will enjoy the hands-on activities described in the lessons. Teachers will appreciate the student handouts provided, as well as the list...
Other
Insects.org: Insects on the Web
Explore the fascinating stories of insects and the roles they play in our lives. Check out the photos and descriptions, learn how they help humans, find some great educational resources, and much more.
My Learning
My Learning: Minibeasts
All you need for an in-depth study of invertebrates is here on this site. Includes worksheets, quiz, useful information, and a fun interactive section where you can build your own super bug!
Other
Insectclopedia: Lesson Plans
A very comprehensive site from pedagonet.com that includes lesson plans on insects for all ages and grade levels. Young scholars will enjoy learning about insects as you employ these engaging lesson plans in your own classroom.
Other
National Integrated Pest Management Network
This site shows general info on IPM, but allows you to get specific by picking a pest or a commodity.
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Monarch Migration
This video from Nature features the start of the monarch butterfly's northward trek. [3:02]
Utah Education Network
Uen: Macroinvertebrate Mix and Match
Activity explores major segments of aquatic macroinvertebrates and differences between stages.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Super Scientists
Grab your science tools and explore with PBS KIDS. Through hands-on activities and exciting media that transports you to space and in the Earth, this collection will bring science to life in your classroom. These resources help students...
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.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Thinking Fountain: Spider Glider
With a few readily available supplies, you can make a "spider glider." Visit this site for directions and more about spiders.
Next.cc
Next: Insects
Investigate the world of insects by engaging in these interactive activities. Links are provided for further exploration.
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Fun Match Game
Students use memory skills to match different kinds of themed cards, such as dinosaurs, bugs, musical instruments, colors, and animals. Players can choose different levels of difficulty--easy, medium, hard, or extra hard.