You may not know what they are, but scale insects may be on your houseplants right now! This article describes what they are and how they can be controlled.

A thorough site that provides a description of the characteristics of insects and then focuses on the insects of southeastern Michigan. Pictures, classification groupings, and sound clips of insects are included.

Identify and match insects on the insect family tree.

In this instructional activity, students will use simple classification schemes to sort Utah's common insects.

Giant deadly hornets, gorgeous fluttering butterflies and stealthy crawling stink bugs: readers cannot tear their eyes away from these fascinating creatures. They can discover these and more mesmerizing world insects in Expedition:...

Investigate the world of insects by engaging in these interactive activities. Links are provided for further exploration.

General information about insects is available. Identify an insect's anatomy, understand metamorphosis and the identification system.

In this hands-on activity students design a trap to catch a fictional insect. They must build the trap based on things they learn about the insect.

Informational article that includes images and descriptions of several insects that often cause allergic reactions as well as information on prevention and treatment.

Learn to recognize the difference between the different kinds of stinging insects in this matching game.

Students can see pictures and descriptions of 14 different orders of insects.

In this interdisciplinary unit addressing science and language arts standards, English Language Learners will learn the life cycle of insects. They will also use the writing of a renowned children's author, Eric Carle, as a model for...

Learn all about mealworms: their diet, life cycle, habitat, and how to learn about them in the classroom.

Identify the harsh characteristics of the Namib Desert and determine the adaptations an insect in Namib Desert must have to survive.

Insects are known for their ability to develop resistance to insecticides. Currently there are insects resistant to every synthetic chemical insecticide used. There are many factors to developing resistance. In a population of insects...

Pillbugs may look like insects, but they're really crustaceans. This article describes them and their habitat, and describes what to do if they become a nuisance in the home.

This simple lesson plan is designed to introduce learners to the qualities of fireflies.

What is an instect? Kids learn about where and how bugs live. What is an arachnid?

Read a description of the silverfish and its cousin, the firebrat. Learn of their habitat, food source and life cycle.

Ants are small, but important insects. Ant anatomy, reproduction, life cycle and community are discussed. Impact on the environment and humans is also described.

This BBC "Gardening with Children" section walks through the important process of pollination. Learn exactly what pollination is, along with pollination with and without insects. Finally, learn some unique facts about pollination and...

Recognize changes in bears and insects and compare them.

This informative site distinguishes harmful from nonharmful insects. Pictures supplement the text.

Find out who an entomologist is and how they are using good bugs to control the population of bad bugs. Resource by Agricultural Research Service.