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Six ready-to-print bug science activities for grades K–8. Hit print and every worksheet comes out on its own page — no signup, no email, free for any classroom, library, scout group, or kitchen table.
Worksheet 1 · Grades K–2
Directions: Insects have 6 legs. Spiders and ticks have 8 legs. Write how many legs each creature has, then circle INSECT or NOT an insect.
Ant
Legs:
INSECT
NOT an insect
Spider
Legs:
INSECT
NOT an insect
Bee
Legs:
INSECT
NOT an insect
Cricket
Legs:
INSECT
NOT an insect
Cockroach
Legs:
INSECT
NOT an insect
Tick
Legs:
INSECT
NOT an insect
Worksheet 2 · Grades 3–5
Directions: Put a check mark in ONE column for each creature. Hint: think about whether it helps nature, mostly minds its own business, or causes problems for people and homes.
| Creature | Helpful 🌻 | Harmless 🙂 | Pest ⚠️ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐝 Honey bee | |||
| 🦋 Butterfly | |||
| 🏠 Termite | |||
| 🪳 Cockroach | |||
| 🪲 Roly-poly | |||
| 🐜 Ant in the kitchen | |||
| 🕷️ Garden spider | |||
| 🦟 Mosquito | |||
| 🐞 Lady beetle |
Worksheet 3 · Grades 3–5
Directions: Found a bug? Do NOT touch it. Observe it like a scientist from a safe distance and fill in your detective report.
Where did you find the bug? (inside / outside / near food / near water)
How many legs does it have?
Does it have wings? What color is it?
Was it alone, or did you see many of them?
Draw or describe the bug:
Detective Rule: Look, learn, and tell an adult. Real detectives never touch the evidence!
Worksheet 4 · Grades 3–8
Directions: Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water — even a bottle cap of water can be enough! Walk around your home or school with an adult and check each spot you find. Then write what you could do about it.
A bucket or toy that holds rain water
A birdbath that has not been refreshed
A clogged gutter
A flowerpot saucer
An old tire or tarp
A kiddie pool no one is using
One thing my family or class can do to stop mosquitoes:
Worksheet 5 · Grades 3–8
Directions: Draw a line from each pollinator to the job it does. Then answer the bonus question.
Bonus: Why should pest control companies be careful around bees and butterflies?
Worksheet 6 · Grades K–5
Directions: Color the title, then hang this poster in your classroom or on your fridge!
For the teacher · Answer key
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