Handout
Earth Life

Earth Life: The Diplopoda (Millipedes), Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction to the physical characteristics of the diplopoda, the millipedes.
Handout
Tree of Life Project

Tree of Life Project: Coleoptera: Beetles

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site provides some key facts on this interesting insect. Details its' characteristics, provides photographs as well as additional resources for further study.
Activity
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Ladybug

For Students 9th - 10th
This competent site delves provides factual information related to appearance, diet, habitat, predators, interesting behavior, impact on the ecosystem, and collecting live ladybug beetles.
Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Arthropoda

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief introduction to the phylum arthropoda and some of their general characterisitics.
Handout
Other

M. Tevfik Dorak, m.d., ph.d.: Mimicry

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what mimicry is. Describes the different kinds of mimicry found and by whom.
Interactive
Other

Contra Costa County Office of Education: Bats: Why Should You Care?

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site, provided by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, you can get the facts on bats and their environment.
Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Spooky Spiders

For Teachers K - 1st
This simple lesson plan is designed to introduce young students to the characteristics of a spider and to classify whether a spider is an insect or an arachnid by analyzing its characteristics.
Handout
Rutgers University

Rutgers Center for Vector Biology: Mosquito Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
This page covers the life cycle, habitats and other details about mosquitos.