Éducation et programmes d’animation
Les sites web suivants décrivent de superbes activités qui aident les étudiants à explorer le monde excitant de l’entomologie. Ils sont triés selon l’âge ciblé et varient de courtes sessions à des projets plus longs qui peuvent être fait individuellement par les étudiants ou comme projets en classe. Nous encourageons les éducateurs à utiliser ces activités pour aider dans l’enseignement aux étudiants sur les insectes et leur rôle vital qu’ils jouent dans nos vies. Merci à Payten Smith d’avoir assemblé cette information.
Ressources sur l’entomologie générale
| General Entomology Resources | URL | Site Description | Target Grade Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug People | https://goo.gl/qUY8QP | Brief one page explanation of where to look for insects | K-5 |
| Xerces Soceity | https://goo.gl/6qYDhN | Newsletters, blogs, upcoming events and resources on latest findings. | 5+ |
| Victoria Natural History Soceity | https://goo.gl/nSSZHW | Individuals can send in images of insects for identification | Any Age |
| Royal BC Museum- six legs? | https://goo.gl/qx2fUE | Collaboration of text, images, videos and ideas relating to insects | 5 to 12 |
| Royal BC Museum- not so scary | https://goo.gl/VUdaAe | Deconstructing the belief that spiders are scary | 5 to 12 |
| E-Fauna, BC | https://goo.gl/hrQYyx | General info on all fauna, and those specific to British Columbia | 5 to 12 |
| BIOKIDS: Inqiry of Diverse Species | https://goo.gl/VJMyXU | The alphabet of Diptera. Compare your insect images online | K to 12 |
| What's that Bug? | https://goo.gl/DAhqJJ | The 'bug man' will identify any image sent in to his website | Any Age |
| Pest World for Kids | https://goo.gl/uA5oLB | Beginners exploration to blow flies (fun facts, tips on preventing 'pests') | K to 4 |
| Museum of Victoria | https://goo.gl/pg9uDZ | PDF: life cycles, analyzing insect body parts, adaptations, etc. | K to 4 |
| Project Learning Tree: Activities | https://goo.gl/4iYGLY | 63 Pages of entomological activities | Varies |
| Study.com Entomological Activities | https://goo.gl/ze6STk | Creating an insect newspaper article, diorama, insect hunt in the classroom | 4 to 7, but could be adapted |
| Education World: Bug Me! | https://goo.gl/JG3Stg | 10 Insect Activities! Field journals, wanted posters and more! | Age specified for each activity |
| The Imagination Tree | https://goo.gl/BwP2wh | 50 Activities revolving around insects! | K to 6 |
| Scholastic: Insects and Bugs! | https://goo.gl/1EYdak | Lesson plans and resources for teachers (bees, beetles, etc.) | Pre k-k, 1 to 2, 3 to 5 |
| Buggy and Buddy | https://goo.gl/1auiaG | 30 crafts where children can create insects (ladybug rocks, insect hotel) | K to 3 |
| Education to the Core: Insect Week | https://goo.gl/c53gcc | A week-long plan for teaching students about insects (bug-week) | K to 3 |
| BrainPOP Educators | https://goo.gl/7CuWe3 | List of activities and insect background knowledge for teachers and family | K to 3, 3 to 5, 6 to 8 |
| Ask an Entomologist | https://goo.gl/NpwsPC | Three different sets of lesson plans and activities. Small booklets. | k to 12 |
| Bug Talk: Learning Insect Communication | https://goo.gl/RV8iTm | Activity: How insects communicate-bioluminescence, pheromones, bee dance | 5 to 8 |
| Pest Private Eye | https://goo.gl/TidaPT | An online Interactive videogame. IMP Standpoints. | 3 to 6 |
| Teachers Guide to Insects | https://goo.gl/9ob8ZR | Simple Activties for the Classroom | K to 3 |
| UOI: Pollinator Buzzzy Activity | https://goo.gl/rgnML7 | Pictures, crosswords and fun facts about pollination | 1 to 5 |
| UOK: Entomology Resources | https://goo.gl/qEPym2 | Entomology and the scientific method | 2 to 4 |
| CAS: Invent and Insect | https://goo.gl/xRABJR | Inventing an insect considering adaptations and anatomy | 2 to 3 |
| CPALMS: Insects Everywhere! | https://goo.gl/2d5nL3 | Interactive lesson with outdoor exploration (segments, components) | 2 to 3 |
| Bouquet of Flower Investigation | https://goo.gl/CV1nV2 | Four Different Lab activities around flower reproduction | 8 to 12 |
| National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum | https://goo.gl/aUVsct | How pests affect growth of crops, and IMP management | 3 to 5 |
| Cornell University: Teaching IPM | https://goo.gl/a1aoUC | Four one hour workshops based on IPM and insects/pests/weeds | 5 to 8 |
| Science Buddies: Bugs and STEM | https://goo.gl/Q7Hj1E | Creating your own insect environment and observing their development | 8 to 12 |
| MnStep: Insect Investigation | https://goo.gl/U53tDZ | Students become entomologists while viewing the world through insects eyes | Adaptable |
| Peace Corps: Adopt a Bug | https://goo.gl/wCWRhw | Collect an insect and observe its behaviour over 1-2 days! | 3+ |
| Projects and Curriculum in STEM | https://goo.gl/2NWuVY | Exploring the Milkweed bug and mealworm activity | 7+ |
| Science Learning Hub: Rearing Insects | https://goo.gl/62gnTY | Learn how to raise a moth! Environment, life cycle, etc. | 4 to 7 |
| Adventures in Biocontrol | https://goo.gl/ukPMFt | Biological control "Snakes and Ladders" board game! | 3 to 8 |
| Britannica.com Dipteran Insect | https://goo.gl/PJcpVm | Thorough explanation of diperta and their lifecycle. | 6 to 12 |
Vidéos sur l’entomologie générale
| Entomology Videos: | URL | Site Description | Target Grade Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Entomology | https://goo.gl/LCr5ia | An hour lecture covering an introduction to insects and pest management | 11+ |
| ENTOMOLOGY SONG | https://goo.gl/lgdFD3 | A fun 2 minute musical covering insects and body sections | All ages (it's catchy) |
| How to Spread or Pin a Butterfly | https://goo.gl/tCjecf | A 9 minute video from the University of Nebraska on how to spread and pin | 11+ |
| A Day in the Life of an Entomologist | https://goo.gl/XMpcoc | Otago Museum Curator Tony Harris shows a day of collecting insects | 10+ |
| Caltech Entomology | https://goo.gl/5eJr5p | A day in the life of Joe Parker, Caltech's entomologist | 8+ |
| Lucas the Spider | https://goo.gl/11PfT1 | Various cartoons of 'Lucas the Spider'- showing spiders aren't scary | Any Age (very cute) |
| Nat. Geo. Incredible Insects | https://goo.gl/2ex5v4 | National Geographic covers incredible insects of the Earth | Any Age |
| Wildlife Productions | https://goo.gl/ML9bGh | A special 50 minute video covering weevils and ants | 8+ |
| All About Insects for Children | https://goo.gl/CCu6Hy | Very simple and vibrant video covering insects | K-5 |
| Praying Mantises- Kung Fu Killers | https://goo.gl/qnLr6p | A 30 minute video covering Praying Mantises, and their environments | 6+ |
| BBC: Insects Return from the Dead | https://goo.gl/xJhKzb | BBC Earth covers the ability of insects to 'come back from the dead' | 6 to 12 |
| How Do Insects Survive the Winter? | https://goo.gl/T2UA6p | Discussing the diapuase (hibernating) ability of insects | 6 to 12 |
| Like Fruit? Thank a Bee! | https://goo.gl/05lGpx | A video for young children covering pollination | 1 to 5 |
| Nat. Geo. Why Bees are Awesome | https://goo.gl/NRxFpC | Students learning about beekeeping and why they are important | 1 to 5 |
| What Happens if All the Bees Die? | https://goo.gl/sAJuUn | Pollination and the detriment of the decline of bees | 3 to 8 |
| The Death of Bees Explained | https://goo.gl/JpJyBS | Parasites, Poison and Humans- why humans require bees | 8 to 12 |
| Ants- Secrets of their Communication | https://goo.gl/9yGH4b | An 11 minute video covering the methods of communication between ants | 8 to 12 |
| How Ants Communicate | https://goo.gl/EnQgFN | Under scrutiny in a lab, researchers examine ant communication | 8 to 12 |
| Ant Communication | https://goo.gl/bMLSv7 | Looks at pheromones and communication | 8 to 12 |
| Proof Ants Count! | https://goo.gl/5PSy2y | The Ant Pedometer Theory- do ants count their steps? | 6 to 12 |
Ressources sur les musées entomologiques
| Museum Resources | URL | Site Description | Target Grade Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Lesson Plans | https://goo.gl/2oQMUP | Lesson plans (both field trip and non-field trip). PDF's, walk through activities | 6 to 12 |
| Smithsonian Teachers guide to Insect Zoo | https://goo.gl/bahxnd | An 8 page informational booklet on O.Orkin Insect Zoo | 6 to 9 |
| Vancouver Aquarium: Butterflies | https://goo.gl/boKHme | Answered questions about butterflies! | 3 to 7 |
| Royal Ontario Museum: Monthly Insect | https://goo.gl/wSNSX2 | Archive on insects, biodiversity, migration, insect species, etc | 5+ |
| Canadian National Collection of CNC | https://goo.gl/vfq4TP | Monitoring insects within canada, environmental health, etc. | 7+ |
| Philadelphia Butterfly Pavilion | https://goo.gl/Uakyxz | Activity PDF organized by grade! (Digging into taxonomy, robotics of insects) | PreK- K, K to 8, 8 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| Audubon International | https://goo.gl/z3xamE | How to create a butterfly garden | 3 to 12 |
| Audubon at Home | https://goo.gl/dptLcV | An explanation on conservation and healthy habitats | 2 to 5 |
| Best Buttefly Gardening Websites | https://goo.gl/xq5X3T | A guide to the best tips for creating a butterfly garden | 3+ |
| Museum of Victoria: Bug Lab | https://goo.gl/EcJT2x | A 33 page booklet on insects and how they shape innovation | Intermediate Students (8 to 12) |
| Essig Museum of Entomology | https://goo.gl/ED3G7m | Summary of insects contained in the Essig collection | 7+ |
| Berkeley CalBug Digital Collection | https://goo.gl/F9XKt3 | A digitized collection of arthropod (Family, genus, species, etc.) | Adults |
| J. Paul Getty Museum: Insect Anatomy | https://goo.gl/wCE9wH | Identify 3 characteristics of an adult insect (head, thorax, abdomen) | K to 2, 3 to 5 |
| Smithsonian: Adaptations of Insects | https://goo.gl/p3PaA5 | Multiple links, videos articles around arthropod adaptations | 8 to 12 |
| Smithsonian Insect Survival Plan | https://goo.gl/AfWnzW | A 12 page Pdf lesson engaging insect adaptation and survival | 3 to 5 |
| Smithsonian: Flies Robbers and Relatives | https://goo.gl/3hyRDt | Robber Flies and their relatives. Printable lesson plans. | 6 to 8, 9 to 12 |
Ressources sur l’entomologie judiciaire
| Forensic Entomology | URL | Site Description | Target Grade Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Entomology | https://goo.gl/9XwH1z | Defines forensic entomology, includes description of collection equipment | 7 to 12 |
| Use of Insects in Death Investigations | https://goo.gl/FfdKnF | Description of Forensic Entomology | 7 to 12 |
| Decomposition: Fly Lifecycle | https://goo.gl/o2JRDt | Summarizes life cycle and transition. Few Pictures. | 7 to 12 |
| Visible Proofs: Forensic Views of Body | https://goo.gl/aY9Yb4 | How an entomologist solves criminal cases (ADH, ADD). Lesson Plan. | 6 to 9, 10 to 12 |
| SFU Museum: Investigating Forensics | https://goo.gl/bUZHQl | Overview of F.E.: PMI, maggot development, insect succession. | 6 to 12 |
| Amateur Entomologists Society | https://goo.gl/he9hvo | General entomology and insect succession and maggot age development | 6 to 12 |
| Science in School: Forensic Entomology | https://goo.gl/QASqdb | GRAPHIC: Two examples where F.E. was used to solve a mystery | 9 to 12 (maggot masses on pigs) |
| Forensics Library: Entomology | https://goo.gl/r8iTv2 | Overview of F.E. Also covers insects outside blowflies | 7 to 12 |
| Science Friday: Smell That? | https://goo.gl/XWxQ1Y | GRAPHIC: constructing your own body farm | 8 to 12 (shows decomposition and bodies) |
| Science in School: F.E. Activities | https://goo.gl/SkFVzU | Behaviour and physiology of blow flies | Age range varies |
| Nclark.net | https://goo.gl/rBoNbR | Multiple Links to forensic exercises | Age range varies |
| The Why Files- CSI | https://goo.gl/hrpUXJ | Interesting resource- CSI standpoint to solve a murder case | 7 to 12 |
| Science Buddies: Eeeeew! Maggot Mass | https://goo.gl/RMYaaG | Examining maggot mass temperature through insect rearing | 10 to 12 |
| Maggot Art- Colorful Lessons in Entomology | https://goo.gl/Yvvdb9 | Taking advantage of 3rd instar movement, maggots paint pictures! | K to 6 |
| 6Legs2Many: How to Paint With Maggots | https://goo.gl/hBwdWz | Maggot art with step by step instructions | K to 6+ |
| The Science Spot: Forensic Science | https://goo.gl/N3GBpL | Broad Overview of different areas of forensic science | 8 to 12 |
| Tree of Life Web Project | https://goo.gl/YSJtCK | Bugs, bodies and crime scene investigation | 7 to 12 |
Vidéos sur l’entomologie judicaire
| Forensic Entomology Videos | URL | Site Description | Target Grade Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSI Special Insects Unit | https://goo.gl/enVqVi | How insects are used to solve crimes. General overview of F.E. | 7 to 12 |
| F.E. The Crime Scene | https://goo.gl/7vk95x | GRAPHIC: life cycle, thermal images of maggot masses, PMI complications | 10-12 (shows pig cadaver) |
| Forensic Entomology (Graphic) | https://goo.gl/ibqRA8 | Images and explanations of insect lifecycles and how to collect insects | 11 to 12 |
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