Some of the 2009 Bug Maine-ia Presenters:
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| Maine Forest Service: "Insects
in the Woods" - A plethora of insects
to inspect up close to see what lives in the woods of Maine that we rarely
notice.
Maine
Forest Service's mission is to protect the forests of Maine.
Additional
Resources:
http://bugguide.net |
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| UMaine Cooperative Extension Pest Management
Office: "Insects of Maine and the Tropics!"
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We will have both pinned and live insects from Maine and the tropics.
Plus,
"SPIDERS!"
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An overview of spiders from Maine and around the world.
UMaine
Extension is the educational outreach branch of the University of Maine.
We put university research to work - in homes, businesses, farms, and communities
- in every corner of Maine.
The
UMaine Extension Pest
Management Office is part of the nationwide Cooperative Extension System,
which works through the land-grant universities in each U.S. state. Maine's
land-grant university is in Orono at The University of Maine. In addition
to the state offices in Orono, UMaine Extension has a network of county-based
offices staffed by experts who provide practical, locally based solutions
for farmers, small business owners, kids, parents, consumers, and others.
Additional
Pest and Spider Educational Resources:
http://pmo.umext.maine.edu/homeowner/
http://www.arachnology.org/Arachnology/Pages/Kids.html
http://biology.arizona.edu/sciconn/lessons/scheidemantel/overview.html
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/under_spell_spiders_atz/index.html |
| Friends of Dr. Edith Marion Patch:
"Edith
and the Insects" - Maine's own Edith Patch
was one of the first women in America to become a professional entomologist.
She was also a world famous author and a teacher. This display invites
visitors to solve some insect puzzles while they learn about Edith's pioneering
work.
The
Friends of Dr. Edith Marion Patch (www.edithpatch.org)
is a non-profit organization offering programs and publications that carry
on the legacy of Maine's renowned entomologist, environmentalist, and educator.
Dr. Patch's historic home, adjacent to the University of Maine campus,
is currently being restored and will serve as a center for entomology,
the environment, and education. |
| Maine Agriculture in the Classroom
Association: "Good Bugs and Bad Bugs - How
Insects Affect the Foods We Eat" - Students
will come to understand that farmers have a love-hate relationship with
insects, because some insects are extremely beneficial to agriculture (the
honeybee, for example) while other insects are extremely harmful to agriculture
(fruitworms, for example). Our display will have photos of insects, grouped
by whether they are "good" bugs for farmers, or "bad" bugs for farmers.
There will also be a small insect collection on hand for students to look
at, as well as a live ant colony to watch (ants are very beneficial to
farmers). There will be a dissecting scope on the table for children to
look at insect specimens magnified up to 40 times their actual size!
Maine
Agriculture in the Classroom Association (MAITCA) is a grassroots program
coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture. Our goal is
to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in
the economy and society so that they will become citizens who support wise
agricultural policies. MAITCA currently promotes the understanding of the
food and fiber system in Maine and the nation, by providing information
of agricultural concepts to teachers, students, and interested citizens.
Some
Additional Ag Education Resources:
http://www.agclassroom.org/
http://agclassroom.org/gan/index.htm |
| Maine Entomological Society (www.colby.edu/MES):
"Woolly
Bears and other Fuzzy Caterpillars"
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Examine a variety of fuzzy fall caterpillars and learn how wooly caterpillars
forecast the weather.
Maine
Entomological Society (MES) encourages active study of all aspects
of Maine insects and terrestrial arthropods, and promotes educational activities
on Maine insects and terrestrial arthropods throughout the state. |
| Hudson Museum (from the Maine Center
for the Arts): "Revered and Feared:
Differing Perceptions of Insects from the Hudson Museum's Collections"
- The Hudson Museum's collections include objects made from insects and
objects that celebrate the insect world. Necklaces made from beetles, rattles
made from cocoon casings and pieces that feature insects will be exhibited.
See how cultures around the world revere and fear bugs.
The
Hudson Museum (www.umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum)
is the University of Maine's gateway for exploring and understanding the
cultural diversity of our global family. |
| University of Maine*: "What's
in your pond; identifying aquatic insects" - This is a hands-on
station which will have live aquatic insects and a hands-on key to identify
the different insects.
*University of Maine, School
of Biology and Ecology Education and Research in Biology, Botany and Zoology |
Additional Resources and Links
http://entweb.clemson.edu/museum/
Take a virtual tour of an insect museum. Use your mouse to select an
insect to view more closely. This site contains lots of great images and
information.
http://www.monarchwatch.org/class/index.htm
This website provides great tips on research projects relating to the
study of the Monarch Butterfly.
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/monarch/index.html
Students can record their wildlife observations and track those made
by other students.
http://www.members.aol.com/yesedu/welcome.html
The Minibeast World of Insects and Spiders website was created as a
public service by the Young Entomologists' Society. Includes a virtual
museum, insect information, and teacher information.
http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/dept/youth.asp
The University of Kentucky Department of Entomology features insect
crafts projects, recipes, games, book lists, and more.
http://www.maine.gov/ifw/wildlife/species/endangered_species/state_federal_list.htm
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, state and federal
list of endangered and threatened species. On this list is information
about the federally endangered American Burying Beetle.
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/
US Fish and Wildlife endangered species list. This list is continually
updated and the website provides information about the plans to monitor
or improve the endangered populations.
http://www.mnh.si.edu/museum/virtualtour/tour/second/insectzoo/index.html
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History has
an insect zoo exhibit. Part of that exhibit is displayed online in this
virtual tour.
http://www.insectclopedia.com/
A database with sections on insect identification, research, control,
museums, and schools.
http://www.bijlmakers.com/entomology/proverbs_insects.htm
For those interested in insect folklore, this website holds a collection
of proverbs, quotes, and sayings related to insects and spiders.
It also provides a brief outline of entomology for beginners, which includes
learning about insect anatomy and classification.
http://www.centralpets.com
Interested in having an insect as a pet? This website provides links
to articles about the appropriate care information for many animals, including
insects, that are kept as pets.
http://www.life.uiuc.edu/entomology/egsa/ifff.html
Interested in creating insect art? In conjunction with its annual Insect
Fear Film Festival, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign hosts
a thematic insect art contest for students grades K to 12. This link brings
you to rules, information, and an entry form.
http://www.ftexploring.com/think/superbugs_p1.html
Fact or myth: If a human had the strength equivalent to that of an
ant, could they really lift 10,000 pounds over their head? Find out how
insect muscle use compares to human muscle use. |
