One day we will visit the insect exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo. A major requirement of the course is preparing instructional materials that teachers can use in their own classrooms. Field Entomology for Teachers is offered for three-semester hours of graduate credit at Miami University, or credit may be transferred to another university or college. Last year this course filled rapidly during the spring, so register early to insure a place in the class. Oxford Surrounding students with living animals in the classroom never fails to stimulate and actively engage them in learning.
Many animals are well suited for easy and inexpensive culture in the classroom.
Furthermore, these animals can be used to demonstrate a wide variety of biological concepts. Most teachers, however, don't have the time or background to develop these resources to their fullest extent. This hands-on workshop will provide detailed instruction on how to maintain a variety of animals including protozoans, invertebrates, and vertebrate animals. Special emphasis will be placed on using these animals in activities that illustrate diverse physiological, behavioral and ecological principles. Activities will include observation of internal and external parasites, how to set-up and maintain an aquarium, effect of temperature on growth and respiration, and temperature logging from field microhabitats.