Unless they are biting us—or wowing us in some way—insects are often overlooked, despite vastly outnumbering us and being vital to our existence. Fortunately, there are many ways to focus the curiosity of children about insects and get some quality outside time. Let these projects guide your students into the world of insects as they learn about pollination and the astounding diversity of insects. When students gain identification skills and begin monitoring insect species and reporting data, they are performing authentic research for scientists—and learning to function as scientists as well.