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Master of the Killer Ants

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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:

Jaglavak, Prince of Insects
Find out more about the beliefs and traditions of the Mofu people and their relationship with the red ant, jaglavak. (Grades 9-12)

Being Queen
Read about the role, challenges, and lifespan of the queen in such social colonies as ants and bees. (Grades 9-12)

Bugs You Can Eat
View in this slide show a number of edible bugs and from grubs to termites, read about what it was like to taste them from two people who did, and find recipes for mealworm spaghetti and grasshopper tacos. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Amazing Ants Game
See eight different types of ants and match them to their habits and abilities in this interactive game. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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