Bug
Bios
The fascinating stories of insects and the roles they play in
our lives. Includes photos, lesson ideas, and links to other sites.
http://www.insects.org |
Insecta Inspecta World
The world is covered in bugs, so shouldn`t you know a little
bit about them? Find out what you need at Insecta Inspecta World.
http://www.insecta-inspecta.com |
Wonderful World of Insects
A kid-friendly site with an abundance of information about
insects and related organisms.
http://earthlife.net/insects |
Monarch Watch
Dedicated to education, conservation, and research of the
Monarch butterfly, features information about the life cycle,
gardening instructions, migration and tagging, and curriculum
guides.
http://www.monarchwatch.org |
Spider
Pages
Put together by fifth graders at Rochedale State School in
Australia, these pages have links to information about many types of
spiders, pictures, and poems.
http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~glen/spider.htm |
Ocean
Planet: In Search of Giant Squid -
Online exhibit that explores and interprets the mystery, beauty
and complexity of giant squids.
http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean_planet/html/squid_opening.html |
Black Widow
Spiders
Includes color photos, scientific names, common names, a
description, and information about the behavior, range, habitat, and
life cycle.
http://www.desertusa.com/july97/du_bwindow.html |
Monarchs and Migration
Lists ways kids can investigate butterflies. Also includes
photos and stories. From the Science Museum of Minnesota.
http://www.smm.org/sln/monarchs |
Nature: The Octopus
Show
Describes the ingenuity of these magnificent creatures. Also
how they live and how they are capable of disguising themselves.
Includes video clips.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/octopus |
CityBugs
Urban entomology focusing on the San Francisco Bay, this site
explores urban biodversity. Contains photos, "All About Bugs", where
to look for insects, games, puzzles.
http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/citybugs |
All About Snails
Snail facts and related activities including: coloring, songs,
story, games, and a teacher`s corner.
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/snails |
Jack
Hulland Elementary - Butterflies
Watch an on-line metamorphosis and learn about the life-cycle
of the Painted Lady Butterfly. Developed by Yukon Grade three
classes complete with activities and teacher resources.
http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/jackhulland/projects/butterflies |
Butterfly
Fun
Includes printouts, games, printable stationary, and facts.
http://www.primarygames.com/science/butterflies/butterflies.htm |
Wolf
Spiders
Contains information about wolf spiders. Information includes
photos, habitat, and description
http://www.ento.okstate.edu/ddd/insects/wolfspider.htm |
Honey Bee Facts
Contains information about honey bees. Information includes
honey production, behavior, and social classes within the bee
colony.
http://www.honey.com/kids/facts.html |
The UnMuseum - Giant
Squid
The existence of the giant squid, genus Architeuthis, is well
accepted by science though few have ever been seen. Here, teens will
be able to discover the means by which squids move, its physical
characteristics, and its feeding habits.
http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/squid.htm |
Jellyfish
Printable chart and fact sheet show the life cycle of the
jellyfish. From EnchantedLearning.com.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/invertebrates/jellyfish/jellyfishcoloring.shtml |
Club
Caterpillar
Features educational activities and games about caterpillars,
butterflies, and moths.
http://www.milkweedcafe.com/clubcathome.htm |
BillyBear4Kids.com
... Butterfly and
Photographs show the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. Also
includes fact sheets, printable coloring pages, craft ideas, and
online games.
http://www.billybear4kids.com/butterfly/flutter-fun.html |
Animal
Facts: The Monarch Butterfly
Offers facts, photos, drawings, links, and a free printable
coloring page.
http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/monarch_butterfly.htm |
UF
Book of Insect Records
The Guiness Book of World Records for Insects. Includes the
fastest flier, most tolerant of cold, largest, and smallest eggs.
http://ufbir.ifas.ufl.edu |