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WeirdBugLady

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Manchester, Connecticut, United States
About the store
2010-2017: Teaching assistant - Biology, Entomology, Evolution (UConn) || 2017-present: Science teacher for gifted and talented middle schoolers. Includes summer, vacation, and other outreach programs (Talcott Mountain Science Center)
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Preview of Caterpillar Coloring Pages - Insect art

Caterpillar Coloring Pages - Insect art

Created by
WeirdBugLady
These 10 coloring pages feature original line drawings of caterpillar species, all of which are native to the Northeastern USA! They are primarily based on photos by Sam Jaffe (with permission). Large, charismatic images are ready to print. Each page includes the common and scientific name, and the space for a student to write their name. A great way to show students that there's more than just monarchs out there! There's a whole world of amazing caterpillars waiting to be explored. Search the s
Preview of Butterfly Metamorphosis

Butterfly Metamorphosis

Created by
WeirdBugLady
Basic diagram of insect complete metamorphosis to use as a handout, class decoration, or to add to slide presentation. Illustration is of the cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae. Enjoy! Brigette Zacharczenko, PhD a.k.a. WeirdBugLady
Preview of Ladybug

Ladybug

Created by
WeirdBugLady
Original digital illustration of a seven spotted ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata). Will fill a typical 8.5x11 sheet when printed. Enjoy!
Preview of Colorful Insects

Colorful Insects

Created by
WeirdBugLady
A set of 9 colorful insect illustrations you may use for educational purposes, or to decorate your classroom. They each fill a typical 8.5x11 page. The purchased file will not include watermarks. Enjoy! Brigette Zacharczenko, PhD a.k.a. WeirdBugLady
Preview of Insect Adaptations Activity

Insect Adaptations Activity

Created by
WeirdBugLady
This resource includes instructions, background information, and printable pages for an activity on insect adaptations. There are 3 example insects for each category, featuring a colorful original illustration: wings, mouthparts, and legs (9 insects total). After printing out the images and title cards, the images can be mounted on a poster or trifold display board. Then, students can try to match up adaptations to the images. This activity works well for outreach programs, summer camps, museu
Preview of Why are there so many insects?

Why are there so many insects?

Created by
WeirdBugLady
Why are there so many insects? Two pieces of the puzzle are: evolution with plants, and metamorphosis. This PDF can be printed double sided as a worksheet. There are background facts, definitions in bold type, questions, and original illustrations. Third page is an answer key. Enjoy! Brigette Zacharczenko, PhD a.k.a. WeirdBugLady
Preview of Insect Biodiversity Checklist

Insect Biodiversity Checklist

Created by
WeirdBugLady
A checklist with 19 common insect orders and original clipart illustrations. Can be used in a multitude of ways and circumstances. BioBlitzes, outdoor field trips, blacklighting at night, even just exploring the school playground. Give to individuals or groups to keep track of what they see, or encourage competition to find the greatest diversity. Enjoy! Brigette Zacharczenko, PhD a.k.a. WeirdBugLady
Preview of Nocturnal Insect Guide

Nocturnal Insect Guide

Created by
WeirdBugLady
Great for National Moth Week (http://nationalmothweek.org/) or other nighttime insect collecting adventures! Perfect for outreach events where you want people of all ages to learn the basics of insect identification, without having to flip through heavy field guides. These are insect groups most often encountered at blacklight sheets. Works well when printed double sided in conjunction with my Moth Guide Enjoy! Brigette Zacharczenko, PhD a.k.a. WeirdBugLady
Preview of Moth Guide

Moth Guide

Created by
WeirdBugLady
Great for National Moth Week (http://nationalmothweek.org/) or other nighttime moth collecting adventures! Perfect for outreach events where you want people of all ages to learn the basics of moth identification, without having to flip through heavy field guides. Works well when printed double sided in conjunction with my Nocturnal Insect Guide Enjoy! Brigette Zacharczenko, PhD a.k.a. WeirdBugLady
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About the store

Experience

2010-2017: Teaching assistant - Biology, Entomology, Evolution (UConn) || 2017-present: Science teacher for gifted and talented middle schoolers. Includes summer, vacation, and other outreach programs (Talcott Mountain Science Center)

Teaching style

Hands-on science! Labs, outdoor adventures, and lots of activities to stimulate learning both during class-time and during down-time. I especially love involving live animals and exploring outdoors.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Introductory Biology Teaching Excellence Award (UConn) || EEB Excellence in Student Teaching Award (UConn)

My own education history

BSc Applied Zoology (McGill University) || PhD Ecology and Evolution (University of Connecticut)

Additional biographical information

Personal website: www.brigettevalencia.com || Looking for plush educational toys? www.weirdbuglady.com