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Insect – Spider – Creepy Crawly Identification Key
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This is a small (15 page) old handout to help students learn basics about insects and how to mount them when creating an insect collection.
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Students love entomology! What is that bug? Some may use the term MINI-BEAST. Is it an insect, a spider, a slug? “I found this bug in the woods, but what is it called?” To help answer student questions like these, here is an easy to use PICTORIAL IDENTIFICATION KEY!
Woodland minibeasts included on this picture guide: snail, worm, larvae (pupae), slug, beetle, earwig, aphid, weevil, harvestman, spider, woodlouse, centipede and millipede (all common creepy crawlies found in the woods)
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Think you know the “common” ant? Think again! With over 10,000 species crawling across the globe, these tiny powerhouses are anything but ordinary.
Ants | Hands-on Insect Science is an interactive, student-centered resource designed to transform science into a buzzing (or should we say crawling?) hub of discovery. Moving beyond simple worksheets, this unit culminates in a stunning 3D project that students can proudly display. Whether you are a homeschool parent looking for an immersive unit study or a teacher wanting to spice up your life science curriculum, this resource is built to engage.
🧠 What’s the Buzz? (The Learning Journey)
This unit dives deep into the complex world of formicaries. Students won’t just look at pictures; they’ll explore the “how” and “why” of ant life, including:
- The Life Cycle: From egg to adult.
- Anatomy: Breaking down the head, thorax, and abdomen.
- Social Structures: Understanding the hierarchy of the colony.
- Communication: How do they “talk” without voices?
- Ecosystem Impact: The good, the bad, and the tiny.
- Predators & Habitats: Who eats them and where do they hide?
📦 What’s Inside:
My Teaching Library has included everything you need to facilitate a deep-dive investigation with zero “ant-xiety”:
Feature Description Informational Text Comprehensive reading on communication, diet, and anatomy. Visual Aids Full-color posters and diagrams of the life cycle and anatomy. Species Flashcards 15 cards featuring different ants with photos and facts. Vocabulary Guide Key scientific terms with student-friendly definitions. 3D Project Templates Step-by-step instructions and templates for the final build. Fun Fact Cards Bite-sized trivia to keep engagement high. 🎨 Flexible
Whether you’re working at a kitchen table or in a 30-student classroom, this project scales to fit your needs:
- Individual Mastery: Let each student create their own 3D masterpiece.
- Cooperative Learning: Teaching multiple children? Assign roles and have students build a “super-colony” together!
Give your students a microscopic view of a massive world. 🌍
🛒 Ready to start the colony?
Add Ants | Hands-on Insect Science to your cart and download today…and watch your students’ curiosity grow!
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Studying the state of Maryland and state symbols? What is the state bird of Maryland?
This project-based unit is designed to help students study and record information about Maryland’s state bird: Baltimore Oriole
What type of pages are contained in this set:
– A map page (for the state)
– Scientific classification page
– A page for students to give details about the bird’s physical description, habitat, diet, life span and reproduction
– A page where students will do additional map work to show where in the U.S. the bird lives in addition to migration information
– Coloring page
– Several pages on which students can use for expository and/or creative writing as well as sections in which students may draw.14 pages in all and is designed for different levels / abilities.
My Teaching Library has a notebooking set for each of all 50 states. In addition, you can get all of them bundled!
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