This bibliography was compiled with the assistance of students in my 1996 insect field biology course for teachers at the University of Florida. The document was edited from OCR scans. Therefore, it may contain some undetected scanning errors. Appearance of articles on this list is not an endorsement for their scientific accuracy or pedagogical soundness. Errors or omissions may be sent to:
Abraham, D. & K. Abraham. 1977. Don't let insects bug you! Instructor 86(7), 68-70. (General/General)
Ayres, D. 1991. The magnetic attraction of honeybee navigation. School Science Review 72(261), 51-55. (Hymenoptera/Behavior)
Backhouse, M. 1972. A study of blackfly (Aphis fabae Scop.) on broad bean plants, and of insects associated directly or indirectly with the colony. Journal of Biological Education 6(4), 239-249.
Barrass, R. 1976. Rearing house flies Musca domestica L. and their use in laboratory practical work. Journal of Biological Education 10(4), 164-168.
Barrass, R. 1976. Rearing jewel wasps Mormoniella vitripennis (Walker) and their use in teaching biology. Journal of Biological education 10(3), 119-126.
Barrass. R. 1996. Locusts for student-centered learning. Journal of Biological Education 30(1), 22-26.
Bartlett, P.A. 1984. Synthesis of frontalin the aggregation pheromone of the southern pine beetle: A multi-step organic synthesis for undergrad students. Journal of Chemical Education 61(9), 86-97.
Baybutt, C. 1985. Galls and gall makers. Nature Study 38-39(4-1), 12-13.
Beck, K. 1978. Pheromone chemistry of the smaller European elm bark beetle. Journal of Chemical Education 55(9), 567-569.
Beynon, J. 1985. Visual acuity and the eye. Physics Education 20(5), 234-237. (Odonata/Physiology)
Biedler, P.G. 1987. Bee weekend. Journal of Experimental Education 10(3), 23-27. (Hymenoptera/Writing)
Blum, A. 1976. Studies on the use of animals of economic importance in schools. Journal of Biological Education 10(2), 77-86. (Hymenoptera/Teaching)
Bombaugh, R. 1995. Praying mantises and whole language learning. Science Scope 18(8), 12-15.
Borelli, C. 1995. Magnificent butterflies. School Arts 95(2), 3 8-39. (Lepidoptera/Art)
Briggs, J. 1984. The gypsy moth as an environmental education resource. Outdoor Communicator 15(2), 33-36. (Lepidoptera/Ecology)
Brimhall, J. 1979. Weighing beehives. The Physics Teacher 17(6), 378-381. (Hymenoptera/Physics)
Brody, J. 1979. How to find insects weathering the winter. Nature Study 32(4), 7.
Brookshire, A.L. 1982. The monarch miracle. Instructor 92(2), 76-78.
Broughton, W.B. 1972. The grasshopper and the taxonomer. Use of song and structure in Orthoptera Saltatoria for teaching the principles of taxonomy, Part I - Field and lab exercises. Journal of Biological Education 6(4), 267-279.
Broughton, W.B. 1972. The grasshopper and the taxonomer, II. Acoustic aspects and the interpretation of results. Journal of Biological Education 6(5), 333-340.
Broughton, W.B. 1972. The grasshopper and the taxonomer, III. Keys to the species. Journal of Biological Education. 6(6),385-389.
Brown, D. 1984. Flash bulletin: Fireflies. Outdoor Communicator 15(2), 33-36.
Brown, V.K. 1984. Leaf-mining and gall-forming insects: Tools for teaching population ecology. The Journal of Biological Education 18(3), 191-196.
Burns, J.C., and Reitzammer. 1990. Dragonfly invasion. Science Activities 27(4) 8-11.
Chase, C. 1975. Bees of a day. Science Activities 12(3), 16-18.
Clark, J.T. 1973. Extatosoma tiaratum - a monster insect for schools. School Science Review 55(190), 56-61.
Clark, J.T. 1976. The dissection of a stick insect. Journal of Biological Education 10(l), 31-34.
Clark, K. 1994. How do caterpillars make cocoons? Directions of Early Childhood 22(3), 5-9.
Cloudsley-Thompson, U. 1980. Wood lice as material for research projects. Journal of Biological Education 14(2), 107-118.
Cobet, S.A. 1970. Insects on hogweed flowers: A suggestion for a student project. Journal of Biological Education 4(2),133-143.
Cormier, R.A., and Hoban, I.N. 1984 Laboratory synthesis of insect pheromones. Journal of Chemical Education 6(10), 927-928.
Cox, C. 1991. Bugs in the classroom: Hands-on teaching ideas. Journal of Pesticide Reform. 10(4),22-24.
Crane, H.R. 1990. How does the honeybee sense polarization? The Physics Teacher 28(7), 504- 506.
Cronholm, L.S., and Neff, S. E. 1975. The demonstration of Koch's postulates with serratiosis in insects. Journal of College Science Teaching 5(l), 27-28.
Davis, M.J. 1973. Elements of the energy budget of the silk moth Bombyx mori during the developmental cycle. Journal of Biological Education 7(5), 3-13.
Dawson, P.D. 1973. Insects part 1. Science Activities 9(4), 13-15.
Dawson, P.D. 1973. Insects part 2. Science Activities 9(5), 20-22.
de Jong, E.A. 1991. The synthesis of 2-methyl-4-heptanone: An ant alarm pheromone. Journal of Chemical Education 68(l), 71-72.
Dirig, R. 1976. Science: butterflies, cabbages and kids. Teacher 93(9), 52-57.
Donovan, E.P. & E. Barnes. 1996. A buzzing bee. Science Activities 32(4), 31-34.
Dussert, G. 1991. Mark-recapture experiments with fresh water organisms. Journal of Biological Education 25(2) 116-118. (Coleoptera/Ecology)
Dyche, S.E. 198 1. Twenty-five fun things to do with grasshoppers. Science Activities 18,17-20.
Edelstein, K. 1994. Stoneflies and campers: teaching campers about aquatic environments. Camping Magazine 66(3), 39-42. (Plecoptera/Ecology)
Einterz, R.M. 1977. The synthesis of 4-methyl-3-heptanol and 4-methyl-3-heptanone: two easily synthesized insect pheromones. Journal of Chemical Education 54(6), 382-383.
Eisner, T. 1988. Ultraviolet viewing with a television camera. Bioscience 38(7), 496-498.
Farley, K.A., & M.A. Jones. 1989. Quantitation of lipase activity from a bee: An introductory enzyme experiment. Journal of Chemical Education 66(6), 524-526. (Hymenoptera/ Physiology) I
Fine, E.H. 1984. Footprints, fireflies, and flight: primary science magic. Childhood Education 6(l), 23-29.
Fry, G.L.. & S.D. Wratten. 1979. Insect-plant relationships in ecological teaching. Journal of Biological Education 13(4), 267-274.
Good, R.G. 1972. Insects - actions and interactions. Instructor 81(10), 28-29.
Gojmerac, W.L. 1977. Building and operating an observation beehive. Science Activities 14(6), 25-27.
Govindarajan, G. 1992. The insect almanac: a year-round activity guide. School Science and Mathematics 92(6), 347-349
Grambo, G. 1995. Raising butterflies in your classroom. Science Scope 18(8), 16-18.
Gregory, G.E. 1974. Our monarch butterfly. Communicator 5(2), 36-38.
Haley, R.D. 1985. Treading on thin water. Outdoor Communicator 16(2), 2-5. (Coleoptera)
Heaton, J.D. 1992. SimAnt. School Science and Mathematics 92(6), 345-346. (Hymenoptera/ Computers)
Higgens, R.C. 1982. Predation of Notiophilus (Coleoptera: Carabidae) on Collembola as a predator/prey teaching model. Journal of Biological Education 16(2), 128-130.
Hoehn, R.G. 1973. The case of the ravaging Coccidae. Science Activities 9(5), 11-13. (Homoptera/Ecology)
Hofschield, K.A. 1991. The gift of a butterfly. Young Children 46(3), 3-6.
Hugo, T.D. 1985. What happens when animals ecdyse? School Science Review 67(239), 262-269.
Jackson, C. 1973. Observing bees. Science Activities 9(5), 44-45.
Jones, D.H.T. 1985. Food utilization (energy-flow) investigations with Pieris brassicae (large white caterpillars). Journal of Biological Education 19(l), 10-13.
Kammer, A.E. 1978. Electrical recording of mechano-receptor activity. Physiologist 21(5), 23-25. (Orthoptera/Physiology)
Kepler, L. 1992. Hands-on whole science: pass the beetles, please. Instructor 10(8), 81-82.
Kepler, L. 1995. Exploring life cycles. Instructor 105(2), 33-36. (Lepidoptera)
Kepler, L. 1995. How fireflies communicate. Instructor 105(4), 28-30.
Kim, K. 1995. Moving to learn. Instructor 104(9), 66-69. (Lepidoptera)
Klien, A. 1991, All about ants: discovery learning in the primary grades. Young Children 46(5), 23-27.
Lampignan, J.P. 1991. Ant farm. School Science and Mathematics 88(4), 349.
Landsman, L. 1973. So what if the butterfly dies? Instructor 83 (1), 98-100.
Llewellyn, M. 1984. Organisms for teaching: The biology of aphids. Journal of Biological Education 18(2), 119-13 1.
LuetJe, C. 1990. Blossoming butterflies. Instructor 99(9), 72.
MacFarland, J. 1985. Respiration in aquatic insects. Nature Study 38-39(4-1), 6-7.
Majerus, M.E.N. 1989. Ladybirds as teaching aids 1: Collecting and gathering. Journal of Biological Education. 23(2), 85-95.
Majerus, M.E.N. 1989. Ladybirds as teaching aids 2: Potential for practical and project work. Journal of Biological Education 23(3), 187-192.
Malcolm, P. 1980. The effect of varying oxygen concentration on Corixid survival. Journal of Biological Education 14(2), 127-131.
Mason, M., and Lloyd, A. K. 1995. Tech time: Ramona and the fruit flies: An interdisciplinary approach. Teaching Children Mathematics 1(6), 388-393. (Diptera/Math)
Matthews, E.G. 1975. Insects: How to study them. South Australian Science Teachers Journal 754, 35-45.
McLure, J.W. 1995. Encounters with insects: Field and classroom activities. Science Activities 32(l), 28-31.
Miles, P.W. 1971. Methods in teaching. Embedding insects in agar for anatomical investigation. Journal of Biological Education 5(2), 91-92.
Moorse, R. A. 1974. An insectary for observing wasps and bees. Conservationist 29(l), 9-12. (Hyrnenoptera/Collection)
Needham, D. 1970. "Sheer" delights. Grade Teacher 87(5), 78-80. (Lepidoptera/Art)
O'Connor, R., and Peck, L. 1980. Chemistry I supplement: Bee sting: The chemistry of an insect venom. Journal of Chemical Education 57(3) 206-209.
Parker, V. 1984. From 'Ick' to interesting: Building an awareness of and appreciation of insects. Humane Education 8(l), 3-5,9
Parks, M. 1990. Make a giant insect collage. Instructor 104(6), 36.
Pawson, J.M. 1975. Anthills in school ecology. Journal of Biological Education 9(2), 75-79.
Plumb, R.C. 1972. Chemical principles exemplified, Journal of Chemical Education 49(10), 705-700. (Coleoptera/Physiology)
Postglione, R, 1977. Anatomy of a honeybee, Science Activities 14(3), 28-3 1. (Hymentopera/ Anatomy and physiology)
Pullin A,S. 1985. A simple life table study based on development and mortality in the beech leaf mining weevil, Rhynchaenus fugi L. Journal of Biological Education 19(2), 152-156.
Putnam, R.J. 1984. Detection of inter- and intra-specific competition in the insect communities of British trees. Journal of Biological Education 18(4), 313-315.
Reiser, F. 1985. Fun with pheromones, Outdoor Communicator 16(l), 6-12.
Richardson, M. 198 1. Plant protein inhibitors of enzymes: Their roll in animal nutrition and plant defense. Journal of Biological Education 15(3), 178-182.
Roberts, W.J. 1984. Honeycomb geometry; applied mathematics in nature. Mathematics Teacher 77(3), 188-190. (Hymenoptera/Math)
Selkirk, K. 1983. Simulation exercises for the classroom 4. The potato beetle. Mathematics in School 12(4), 10-13.
Shen, S.K. & P.Y. Dowd. 1992. Detoxifying enzymes and insect symbionts, Journal of Chemical Education 69(10), 796-780.
Shenkle, A.M. 1994. Connecting science and language arts. Learning 22(8), 68-69. (Hymenoptera)
Skinner, G.J. 1988. The use of ants in field work. Journal of Biological Education 22(2), 99-106.
Singer, C.N. 1978. All bugged out: learning about arthropods at the insect zoo. Children Today 7(5), 17-19.
Spence, A.P. 1974. Consider the ant. Communicator 6(l), 14-17.
Stock, T. 1981. How to write about a bumblebee. Outdoor Communicator 11(3), 38-41.
Stuart, C. 1980. Giant hissing bugs for a lively science class. Science Activities 7(l), 3-5.
Tiernan, C.F. 1980. Bugs for beginners. Instructor 89(8), 92-93.
Tucci, K.A. 1985. Insect collecting, A key to motivating students, Prospectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired 3(3), 5-7.
Tucker, V. A. 1971. Waves and water beetles. Physics Teacher 9(l), 10-14.
Vieth, K, 1991. Fantastically creative insects. School Arts 90(8), 42-44.
Watson-Newlin, K. 1994. Science to art: Inventive insects. School Arts 94(2), 14-15.
Winkel, B.J. 1994. Ants tunnels, and calculus: An exercise in mathematical modeling. Mathematics Teacher 87(4), 284-287.
Wood, W.Y. 1993. Chemical ecology: chemical communication in nature. Journal of Chemical Education 60(7), 531-539.
Zipko, S.J. 1973. Raising insects in the laboratory. Science Activities 9(2), 22-24.