Classroom Bug Project Teacher Information (last updated Sept. 4th, 2007)
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Every student will study the insect group at some point during their education. Whether it's live or dead (dried) insects, or just reference materials and information, we are happy to support the educational community through Bugs In Cyberspace. We've been a resource for bugs and the related materials for nearly a decade. We love bugs and enjoy sharing the world of arthropods and other invertebrates with classrooms across the United States. If there is something we don't have, we are quick to reply with a reference to a company that does have what you're looking for!
Here are some of the products we offer that are most interesting to the teaching community. All are very easy to care for in captivity and make great teaching aids for a biology or science class. We are always happy to share some ideas for creative ways to use these and other bugs with your lesson plans. And we would love to share some of your current lesson plan ideas with other teachers. So please share your interesting experiences with us all by writing to us. We'll post your ideas on this page!
1. Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches (observe male territorial behavior, weight pulling contest, reproduction, feeding. safe to hold- harmless.)
2. Common Gray Pill Bugs (Isopods), also known as sow bugs or roly poly bugs (and incorrectly as potato bugs). (observe defensive behavior, feeding, reproduction. safe to hold- harmless.)
3. Praying Mantis (including several species of mantises and egg cases seasonally. safe to hold- harmless.)
4. Millipedes
5. Orbweaver spider and other spiders. These build the familiar circular web.
6. Butterflies (ordered separately)
Here is a link to the Texas A&M University Insects page where you can find many educator lesson plans that use insects. You'll find activity ideas for PreK, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School grade levels.