Classroom Curricular Materials
These materials were written for middle school level classes, but can easily be adapted to other age groups.
Biodiversity in Illinois: Activities for Young People includes a slide set of 40
images with script and captions to accompany the curriculum. The curriculum
and slide set may be purchased individually or as a set.
Click for information about ordering the book, the slides, or a book & slide set.
Wetland Wonders: Instructional material takes an across-the-curriculum approach
in dealing with the biology, ecology, benefits, and conservation of wetlands.
Includes a large coloring poster and a slide set of 20 images to accompany
the introductory material and activities.
Click for information about ordering one poster, a set of 30 posters, or a classroom pack (one poster, 20 slides and curriculum.)
Pests Have Enemies Too: Teaching Young Scientists About Biological Control
provides background material and student activities to teach biological
control. Includes book and poster. Additional set of 30 unfolded posters
is available.
Click for information about ordering the book and poster.
How to Collect and Preserve Insects: Gives basics on collecting, preserving,
and identifying insects. Correct methods of pinning and labeling insects
is explained.
Click for information about ordering "How to Collect and Preserve Insects."
Mighty Miniatures: Introduces world of insects and provides classroom activities
to teach about insects. Comes with book and poster. A set of 30 posters and one
book is also available.
Click for information about ordering the set of 30 posters.
For additional information on pricing and ordering, please e-mail the INHS Publications Office, or phone (217) 244-2161.