Outreach Programs

Department of Entomology
North Carolina State University

      

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The Department of Entomology at North Carolina State University is proud of our community outreach programs. Whether it is a field trip, a classroom demonstration or a booth at the county fair, outreach programs prove that ...

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Outreach Programs

Insect can be used as models for a wide variety of biological science concepts. The following are some of the most popular and effective outreach programs. Programs can also be developed to fit individual curricula.

Life Cycles  (30 Minutes)

Using live tobacco hornworm eggs, larvae, pupae and adults, the program demonstrates the stages of holometabolous metamorphoses. This program is very popular and can be adapted to any age group.

The Honey Bee  (45 Minutes)

Teaches the importance of bees, bee behavior and the difference between bees and wasps.

Biological Control  (30 Minutes)

Demonstrates the use of insect predators, parasites and pathogens as insect control agents. Program includes live insects as well as preserved specimens.

Good Bugs and Bad Bugs  (30 Minutes)

Demonstrates beneficial insects. Also helps students identify poisonous, biting and stinging insects.

Insect Defense Mechanisms  (60 Minutes)

Demonstrates the diversity of insect defenses including camouflage, mimicry, noisemaking and silking.

Look at What We Found!

Pictures from recent Outreach Programs

 

Teacher Resources


Entomology for Educators


Scientist in the Classroom - Part of the Research Triangle Science and Mathematics Partnership. Scientists, engineers, health professionals and mathemeticians share their expertise with teachers and students. 2302 Noble Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608. Phone (919) 856-3047. Email rtsmp@mindspring.com

Abramson CI. 1990. Invertebrate Learning: A Laboratory Manual and Source Book. Washington, DC: Am Psychol. Assoc. 108p.

Activities for Integrating math and Science (AIMS). 1992. Critters. Fresno, CA: AIMS Educ. Found. 152p.

Berenbaum MR.1989. Ninety-Nine Gnats, Nits, and Nibblers. Urbana: Univ. Illinois Press. 254p.

Berg C. 1994. Raising and Keeping Crickets. Am Biol. Teach. 56(8):496.

Brackenbury J. 1994. Insects: Life Cycles and the Seasons. United Kingdom: Blandford. 160p.

Calloway Gardens Education Department. 1992. Discover Butterflies! An Activity Book for Families, Students and Teachers. Pine Mountain: Calloway Gardens. 61p.

Center for Insect Science Education Outreach. 1993. Using Live Insects in Elementary Classrooms for Early Lessons on Life. Tucson: Univ. Ariz.

Cronin_Jones L. 1992. The Schoolyard Wildlife Activity Guide. Tallahassee, Fla. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. 207p.

Dunn GA. 1993. Caring for Insect Livestock: An Insect Rearing Manual. East Lansing, MI: Young Entomol. Soc. 70p.

Elementary Science Study. 1970. A Teachers Guide for Butterflies. New York: McGraw-Hill. 42p.

Goor R and N Goor. 1990. Insect Metamorphosis: From Egg to Adult. New York: Atheneum. 26p.

Hapai MN and LH Burton. 1990. BugPlay: Activities with insects for Young Children. Reading: Addison-Wesley. 238p.

Hughey P. 1984. Scavengers and Decomposers: The Cleanup Crew. New York: Antheneum. 56p.

Kalmus H. 1960. One hundred and One Simple Experiments With Insects. Garden City; Doubleday. 194p.

Kneidel SS. 1993. Creepy Crawlies and the Scientific Method. Over 100 Hands On Science Experiemnts for Children. Golden: Fulcrum. 224p.

Micucci C. 1995. The Life and Times of the Honey Bee. Boston: Houghton-Mifflin. 32p.

Nichol J. 1989. Bites and Stings: The World of Venomous Animals. New York: FActs File. 208p.

Orkin Pest Control. 1993. Bugs! A Closer Look. An Educational Program For Science Students In Grades 6-7. Atlanta: Orkin Pest Control. 38p.

Russell HR. 1990. Ten Minute Field Trips. A Teacher's Guide to Using the School Grounds for Environmental Studies. Arlington, VA: Natl. Sci. Teach. Assoc. 163p.

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