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Language Guide

Language Guide: Los Insectos

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful pictures display various types of insects. You can hear the correct Spanish pronunciation and see the correct spelling by holding your mouse over the picture.
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale

For Teachers 1st - 5th
A reader's theater script for Carmen Agra Deedy's version of a Cuban folktale, Martina the Beautiful Cockroach is provided on these pages. Seven character roles are needed in this activity. While mostly written in English, Spanish...
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Eating Organic? Roaches Disdain Key "Junk Food" Sweetener

For Students 9th - 10th
An extermination trick that married insecticide with sugar worked for a while - but then suddenly lost its power against roaches. Now science tells us why.
Handout
Iowa State University

Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Cockroaches

For Students 9th - 10th
The most commonly found cockroaches are the subject of these articles from Iowa State Entomology Department. Descriptions, problems caused, and potential ways to control cockroaches are all included.
Unit Plan
Kids' Wings

The Little Red Schoolhouse: "Cockroach Cooties"

For Students 2nd - 5th
Are you looking for student activities to enhance Laurence Yep's book "Cockroach Cooties"? Teachers and students will find interesting and interactive enrichment websites here!
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Ed Koday

Web Archive: Cockroach

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn basic information about the American Cockroach.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Cockroach (Blattaria)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about Cockroaches, including details on their appearance, habitat, breeding, diet, behaviour, and much more.
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National Pest Managment Association

Pest World for Kids: Pest Guide: Cockroach

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about cockroaches, their diet, habitat, and how they contaminate our homes by tracking bacteria and germs throughout.
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Other

Dennis Kunkel Microscopy: Most Wanted Bugs

For Students 9th - 10th
Sneak a peek at the mug shots of some popular bugs.
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Northwestern University

Northwestern: What Is a Decomposer?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This concise provides a brief definition of what a scavenger is and then profiles several scavengers (flies, wasps, and cockroaches).
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Scavengers

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting facts are presented about the cockroach, opossum, and the turkey vulture in this informative scavenger site.
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Curated OER

What Is a Decomposer?

For Students 3rd - 5th
This concise provides a brief definition of what a scavenger is and then profiles several scavengers (flies, wasps, and cockroaches).
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Cockroach

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo gives a clear view of a cockroach, like other insects it has 6 legs, 2 antennae, a thorax, abdomen and head. Learn about a range of different insects by checking out our fun insect facts for kids.