Lesson Plans and Activities
Find lesson plans for teaching about insects, science fair project ideas, and other activities here.
Insects: the Good, the Bad, and the Unusual
A reproducible booklet from the USDA, with information about unusual insects, insect pests, beneficials, and a crossword puzzle.
A reproducible booklet from the USDA, with information about unusual insects, insect pests, beneficials, and a crossword puzzle.
Insect Olympics
The Insect Olympics are a series of fun activities for students and are adaptable to most grade levels (K-12). These activities engage the body and mind by integrating math, science, biology, and sports.
The Insect Olympics are a series of fun activities for students and are adaptable to most grade levels (K-12). These activities engage the body and mind by integrating math, science, biology, and sports.
NAPPC Pollinator Curriculum
Nature's Partners is an inquiry learning-based curriculum for young people in the 3rd through the 6th grade. You can download the entire curriculum and printable photos from this site.
Nature's Partners is an inquiry learning-based curriculum for young people in the 3rd through the 6th grade. You can download the entire curriculum and printable photos from this site.
University of Kentucky Entomology for Kids
The University of Kentucky provides teacher newsletters, insect fact sheets, and lesson plans.
The University of Kentucky provides teacher newsletters, insect fact sheets, and lesson plans.
Lesson Plans and Classroom Projects for Teachers
Orkin offers lesson plans for K-6 teachers, and in-depth modules on insect behavior, camouflage, and habitats. All files are provided in PDF format.
Orkin offers lesson plans for K-6 teachers, and in-depth modules on insect behavior, camouflage, and habitats. All files are provided in PDF format.
Lesson Plans from University of Arizona
The University of Arizona offers help for teachers interested in keeping live insects in the classroom. This page is a table of contents for their K-2 lesson plans.
The University of Arizona offers help for teachers interested in keeping live insects in the classroom. This page is a table of contents for their K-2 lesson plans.