About
Insect Discovery programs are designed to teach elementary students science concepts through hands-on activities using live and preserved insects. These demonstrations and activities will immerse you into the amazing world of insects!
Sponsored by the Department of Entomology in collaboration with the Arizona Cooperative Extension, these inquiry-based activities address topics such as biological diversity, adaptation, and life cycles. College students in related programs will be your hosts for these mini-workshops.
Workshop Stations
- Lifecycles and Butterflies
- Adaptation
- Diversity
- Decomposers
Program Details
Audience/Age Group:
1st - 3rd grade
Group Size:
10 - 28 students
(over 28 students will require two registrations)
Timeline:
Spring Semester
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Arrival Time:
9:15 a.m.
Program Time:
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Duration:
2 hours
Pricing
Standard K-12 School/Youth Organization
- Base Rate: $140 for up to 10 participants
- + $14 for each additional participant/chaperone
Optional Add-ons
(separate registration required on our field trip page)
+$7 per participant/chaperone to add on exhibits (adds one hour)
+$7 per participant/chaperone to add on a planetarium show (adds one hour)
Public Title I K-12 Schools - FREE
Public Title I Status will be verified using the AZ Dept. of Education website.
Optional Add-ons
(separate registration required on our field trip page)
+$6 per participant to add on exhibits (adds one hour)
+$6 per participant to add on a planetarium show (adds one hour)
NOTE: Grant funding covers the cost of the discovery workshop for students and up to five chaperones only. It does not cover optional add-on experiences.
Total participant count should include chaperones (limited to 5). Teachers/staff are free.
For information about scheduling programs, please contact:
Heather Parra
heatherparra@arizona.edu
520-626-1032
For more information about content and activities:
Kathleen Walker
krwalker@cals.arizona.edu
520-405-9401