Educating Young People About Science Through Insects

Insect Appreciation Digest (1st ed. by Dr. F. Tom Turpin)

Chapters include an introduction to Entomology and Entomologists, Insect Collection, Insect Structure and Function, Insect Biology, Interaction with Humans, and Insects and Human Culture. Each chapter ends with 3 to 5 questions for students. To view the publication or to print the publication see: http://www.cipm.info/InsectDigest/cover.pdf  Note that all the chapters of the book are linked from page 3 of the document.

Interactive Website

The Entomological Foundation's web site to educate young people in grades 3 & 4 about insects through interactivities. Check out the site at: http://www.cipm.info/entfnd

"Lets Talk About Insects"

Fun and informative site for young people from the University of Illinois Extension. The site also include a teacher's guide for students ages 9-11. http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/insects

Free Curriculum on Pollinators and much more

"Nature's Partners: Pollinators, Plants and You" brought to you by the North American Pollinator Partnership. For grades 3-6. Get a free copy today

Lesson plans for grades K-3 on using live insects in the classroom

University of Arizona Center for Insect Science, Education Outreach. See http://insected.arizona.edu

Educational videos on Insect Collecting Techniques, Gardening, and Forensic Entomology

http://lubbock.tamu.edu/ipm/AgWeb/videos/index.html


For more educational resources, see Educational Resources

 

 

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