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The mission of the PEBC
is to be a vehicle for understanding and appreciating the natural
wonders in our own backyards.


Insects and Other Things That Bug Us

dragonfly
 

Amazing Insects
This "buggy" site provides important information on the characteristics of bugs. This includes insect anatomy and metamorphosis. Information from this site will help to provide a basic foundation for teaching the subject.
http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4th/kkhp/1insects/buginfo.html

Insect Worksheets
Educational crossword puzzles and word finds can be found here!
http://www.science-teachers.com/insect_worksheets.htm

3-D Insects
Virtual reality illustrations of various insects and arachnids. This site allows the user to view insects from all angles in a 3-D environment. Great for generating an idea of what an insect looks like without a microscope.
http://everest.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html

It's a Buggy World
This site provides great activities, poems, stories, and numerous links for insects. It also includes directions for fingerplays and insect crafts!
http://www.teachingheart.net/teachinsects.html

BUG-GO
This insect-version of bingo allows students to identify various insects, learn interesting facts, and have fun all at the same time. The site provides print-outs of all the necessities.
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/IPM/teachers/bug-go/bug-go.htm

 

 

 


   
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