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Bugs and Insects

Butterflies-R-Us
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Ms. White's Class
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Ms. White's Class
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Ms. White's Class
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Ms. White's Class
Butterflies
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Butterfly Lesson Plan
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Butterflies Activity Guide
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Time Lapse of Caterpillar forming a Chrysalis
Learning About Bugs and Insects
From beautiful butterflies to buzzing mosquitoes, insects are the most successful animals on Earth. Learn all you wanted to know about bugs right here!
Science Trek Videos
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Insects are small animals with six legs and a three-part body. Learn more about insects in this excerpt from IdahoPTV's Science Trek episode "Insects."

All About Insects (5:26)
Insect Collection Lab
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The Virtual Insect Collection Lab, allows learners to practice pinning, pointing, and spreading insects to preserve them for scientific study.

To Eat or Not to Eat...BUGS!
(22:48 - Break into 4 parts)

National Geographic:  Insect Investigation
Learn about different types of insects. Use the guide to complete this activity.
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Insect Research Guide
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Cicada
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Praying Mantis
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Mosquito
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Weird But True
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Ladybug
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Incredible Insects

Activities and Virtual Laboratories
Bugs Activity Guide
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Butterflies Activity Guide
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Eating Bugs!!!
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Think About It Activity!!!
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Bug Builder
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Investigate the anatomy of the insects with this interactive activity. You can build your own bug!

Sort the Bugs
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Think you know how to handle a pest problem? Test your ultimate pest control skills using different household items, including a vacuum cleaner and tweezers, in this four-in-one game!

Pest Detective
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Pests are just insects or animals looking for a meal and a place to live. But, when they take a wrong turn into your house, it’s not pretty. Many types of pests can spread diseases and destroy property. That’s where you come in. You are a Pest Detective and it is your job to find out what happened and which pest did it.

Crush That Bug
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Don't let pests take over your home! Match three or more bugs in any direction to prevent them from becoming uninvited houseguests! If you're a fan of popular games like Candy Crush, you won't want to miss this.

Pest Ranger
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Pest Commander Pete needs your help! Join the elite Pest Rangers and search out pest problems in a typical home. Using special superhero gear to see through solid walls and spot the invisible, can you outwit the insects and rodents who have made your house into their home?
Archibald's Adventure
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Archibald is a very fussy odorous house ant who must find food for his colony while staying out of harm`s way and avoiding unknown dangers inside the home. He needs your help to complete his mission by locating and plundering the legendary sugar bowl on the far-off kitchen counter.
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  • HOME
    • Oak Park - Science Now!
    • Science and...
    • Plants
  • Lesson Resources
    • K - 5 Physical Science (Unit 1) >
      • Kindergarten - Unit 1
      • 1st Grade - Unit 1
      • 2nd Grade - Unit 1
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 1
      • 4th Grade - Unit 1
      • 5th Grade - Unit 1
    • K - 5 Earth Science (Unit 2) >
      • Kindergarten - Unit 2
      • 1st Grade - Unit 2
      • 2nd Grade - Unit 2
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 2
      • 4th Grade - Unit 2
      • 5th Grade - Unit 2
    • K - 5 Life Science (Unit 3) >
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 3
      • 4th Grade - Unit 3
      • 5th Grade - Unit 3
    • Middle School Science Lessons >
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    • High School Lessons >
      • Physics and Space Science
      • Earth Science
      • Ecology and Biology
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