Biology - Insects
Resources
A Mouse- and Pesticide-Free House
 | Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School - Post-Secondary |
| Type: Article/Report - Fact sheet - Web site |
| Summary: Mice are cute, but not in your cereal box. This is a fact sheet provided by the Northwest Coalition for Alternative to Pesticides (the actual article was published by the Journal of Pesticide Reform). It is representative of the approach that the NCAP takes.... |
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Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School - Post-Secondary |
| Type: Article/Report - Checklist - Fact sheet - Glossary - Web site |
| Summary: Natural enemies (photographs and information), tutorials that include insect primers, IPM strategies and tactics and a comprehensive glossary make this site everything you would expect from Cornell University. |
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Bug Identification
| Grade Level: Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Classroom Materials |
| Summary: This is an interactive key that keys to Order. The key works for adult insects and it not intended for other stages. |
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Bug Spray
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School - Post-Secondary |
| Type: Fact sheet - Web site |
| Summary: Need to implement some type of insect, animal, lice, mite, odor,
fungus, snake, lizard or just about any kind of pest control?
If yes, you are probably on the right page. Their goal is to
offer information on whatever is bugging you! Just scroll
down t... |
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Cockroaches
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Fact sheet - List |
| Summary: This creepy crawly page, (using the language of the website designer) provides valuable insite into the biology and requirements of the Common, American, German, Brown-Banded, Smokey Brown and Australian Cockroaches. Suggestions for control are provided from... |
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Critter Chemistry
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Classroom Materials - Web site |
| Summary: Nature is all about chemistry. This collection of articles provides valuable insight into the animal kingdom and some of the chemical features of these wonderful creatures. For example, what is special about the feat of gecko feet that allows them to hang o... |
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Exploring Urban Integrated Pest Management
| Grade Level: Elementary |
| Type: Classroom Lessons |
| Summary: Exploring Urban Integrated Pest Management provides activities and resources for Teaching K-6. The educational material is downloadable. This resource provides the opportunity for K-6 educators in formal and informal settings to use IPM as the real-world them... |
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Fight the Bite Integrated Pest Management
| Type: Article/Report - Fact sheet |
| Summary: The University of Illinois Extension has provided a fact sheet on the West Nile Virus, it's transmission and relationship with humans as well as other mammals, and tips for reducing insect populations using an intergrated pest management system. |
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Glossary of Insecta Terms
Green Module for Biochemistry: A New Chemical Family of Insecticides Exemplified by CONFIRM Selective Caterpillar Control Agent
| Grade Level: High School - Post-Secondary |
| Type: Article/Report - Classroom Materials - Fact sheet - Language Options - Powerpoints, videos and virtual tours |
| Summary: The topic of green chemistry could be incorporated into a traditional biochemistry class quite easily without requiring a large amount of class time. Most biochemistry classes include a discussion of enzyme mechanisms and kinetics. One could use acetylchol... |
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Green Module for Chemical Toxicology: Biochemical Toxicology of Insecticides The Road Towards Reduced-Risk Insecticides
| Grade Level: High School - Post-Secondary |
| Type: Article/Report - Classroom Materials - Language Options - Powerpoints, videos and virtual tours |
| Summary: This module is intended primarily for use in an upper level undergraduate course in biochemical toxicology although it may also be applicable to upper level courses in biochemistry, environmental science, and biology. It is assumed that the students have had... |
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Insect Identifier
| Grade Level: Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Classroom Materials |
| Summary: Insect anatomy, taxonomy, and insect identifcation based upon winged, wingless, and modified wings. Nicely done, easy to use resource. |
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Insects, Mites & Spiders: Articles & Resources
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Article/Report - Fact sheet |
| Summary: A guide to identify pests includes ants, bees/wasps, beetles/bugs, butterlies/moths,flies, termites, spiders as well as many others and pesticide resources. |
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Integrated Pest Management for Schools
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Article/Report - Checklist - Classroom Lessons - Fact sheet - Web site |
| Summary: Safer Pest Control is working from the ground up to promote safe alternatives to pesticides in Illinois. Safer Pest Control Project N.F.P. (SPCP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the public health risks and environmental impacts of pesticide... |
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Integrated Pest Management for Schools and Child Care Facilities
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Manual/Handbook - Web site |
| Summary: Purdue's IPM for Schools and Child Care Facilities concentrates on the issues and needs of school and childcare facility administrators and provides a variety of resources. These are designed to help meet the needs of the school with special consideration to... |
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Integrated Pest Management for Schools: A How-to Manual
| Grade Level: Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Article/Report - Manual/Handbook |
| Summary: Integrated pest management principles in schools helpf to reduce contact with toxic substances in the school environment. EPA promotes integrated pest management through documents such as the IPM for Schools: A How-to Manual. IPM is a process that emplys a p... |
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IPM for Pennsylvania Schools: A How-To Manual Revised 2004 Edition
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Manual/Handbook |
| Summary: Specifically for Pennsylvania schools, this 136-page manual is available online in parts or in its entirety. You may also order hard copies of the manual; copies are free for all Pennsylvania school districts and $7 plus $5 shipping and handling per order for... |
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IPM for Teachers Curriculum
| Grade Level: Middle School/Junior High - High School - Post-Secondary |
| Type: Classroom Lessons - Fact sheet |
| Summary: The contencts appear designed for upper grade levels, they are linked to science standards. Sections include: biology of insects and weeds, soil ecosystems and biological controls, pesticides, chemical controls, agriculture, natural areas, and IPM in schools,... |
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Kentucky IPM Picture Sheets
| Grade Level: High School - Post-Secondary |
| Type: Article/Report - Fact sheet - Manual/Handbook - Web site |
| Summary: Picture sheets for quick photo identification of pests (field crops, fruits, vegetables) and beneficial insects are provided. Additional fact sheets and manuals are provided for IPM of a great variety of pests. |
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National Pest Management Association Inc
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High |
| Type: Classroom Games and Activities - Classroom Materials - Language Options - List - Manual/Handbook - Web site |
| Summary: This resource is designed for consumers and professionals in the pest control industry. The website offers teacher resources, activities for children interested in learning more about pests, and it offers a link to locate recommended professionals. |
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Pennsylvania IPM Program (The)
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Classroom Lessons - Fact sheet - Web site |
| Summary: A valuable site for gaining information on many aspects of IPM. The education section includes resources for teachers complete with lessons for all grade levels. |
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Pest World for Kids
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High |
| Type: Classroom Games and Activities - Classroom Lessons - Classroom Materials - Fact sheet - Powerpoints, videos and virtual tours |
| Summary: This pest and insect site should appeal to all ages. Interactive learning games, lesson plans for teachers, facts sheets and pest post cards are quite creative as well as informative. |
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School IPM: IPM Standards Available for Schools
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Fact sheet - List - Manual/Handbook - Web site |
| Summary: Lessons, school building and school grounds standards, scorecards, inspection and sanitation techniques, and most of the basics are referenced and linked to in this downloadable PDF formatted document. The entire document is 165 and 1125 KB. Topics include pes... |
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Schoolyard Garden and Habitat Project
| Grade Level: High School |
| Type: Article/Report - Web site |
| Summary: The Schoolyard Garden and Habitat program serves high school students with specific learning disabilities. |
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Skeeter Reader, The
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High |
| Type: Classroom Materials |
| Summary: A 2-page PDF for children on mosquitos and West Nile Virus prevention is available. |
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Understanding the Organism Insect and Arthropod Biology and ID
| Grade Level: Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Classroom Lessons |
| Summary: This lesson provides tools for identification of insects and understanding the organism's life cycles and survival requirements. |
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Vermicomposting
| Grade Level: Elementary - High School |
| Type: Article/Report - BiblioResources (Books) - Classroom Games and Activities - Classroom Lessons - Fact sheet |
| Summary: Instruction on vermicomposting in the classroom, at home, and as an academic exercise are provided. Resources include fact sheets on the role of worms, worm and worm bin supply sources, classroom worm composting and an animated interactive game (The Adventure... |
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Vermicomposting (Making Good use of Garbage!)
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary |
| Type: Classroom Games and Activities - Classroom Lessons - Fact sheet - Language Options - Powerpoints, videos and virtual tours - Web site |
| Summary: Vermicomposting fun facts, information, activities, music (including The Littlest Worm), and reasons to consider vermicomposting. |
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West Nile Virus Educational Materials
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School - Post-Secondary |
| Type: Article/Report - Fact sheet - Language Options |
| Summary: Various fact sheets and educational documents on West Nile Virus and mosquitos are available through the Fairfax County (Virginia) Health Department. Many of these are applicable throughout the country but what makes this desirable is sheets are provided in a... |
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Worm Bin Creatures Alive Through a Microscope
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Classroom Lessons - Powerpoints, videos and virtual tours |
| Summary: Worm Bin Creatures Alive Through a Microscope provides a captivating look at rarely seen (close-up) organisms of the compost and worm bins. The video is 31 minutes and cost is $25 (July 2004). |
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Worm Guide: A Vermicomposting Guide for Teachers (The)
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Classroom Lessons - Manual/Handbook |
| Summary: This guide provides teachers with information on how to start and maintain a successful classroom worm bin. Includes the basics of vermicomposting, worm bin building plans, troubleshooting and fundraising tips, classroom activities, and useful case studies of... |
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Worm Woman
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High |
| Type: Article/Report - Fact sheet - Web site |
| Summary: Mary Appelhof's site for worm composting resources, provides video clips, feature articles and activities,and WormEzine magainze (free monthly magazine on vermicomposting |
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Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set Up & Maintain a Worm Composting System
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: BiblioResources (Books) - Classroom Lessons - Manual/Handbook |
| Summary: NonFiction (Lesson, Text)
Author Mary Appelhof
ISBN 0942256107
This has been long considered the definitive guide to vermicomposting by Mary Appelhoff). Authors Mary Appelhof. Topics include how to set up bins, what kinds of wo... |
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Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: BiblioResources (Books) - Classroom Lessons - Manual/Handbook |
| Summary: NonFiction
Authors Mary Appelhof, Mary Frances Fenton and Barbara Loss Harris ISBN 0-942256-05-0This classroom activity book complements "Worms Eat My Garbage" (the definitive guide to vermicomposting by Mary Appelhoff).
Books lis... |
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