Phew, every spring brings back its share of little critters! Whether we’re happy to see them or not, bugs are essential to the balance of life on Earth.
How do Indigenous peoples protect themselves from mosquitoes? With a sacred herb often used in traditional ceremonies. Our entomologists discover this story as they explore the anatomy of insects and chelicerates (arachnids), then handle our beautiful collection of real specimens under glass to understand how they grow, live and communicate!
The highlight of the workshop: chemistry meets entomology to explain how ants communicate!
Learning goals (elementary)
- Name and match the parts of an insect’s body (head, thorax and abdomen).
- Describe how insects change in appearance as they grow.
- Describe what makes different insects unique (way of life, body features, habitats).
- Understand how some insects communicate with each other.
- Do an insect-themed craft.
