We invite you to participate in an entomological workshop designed for science educators, focusing on the craft of insect pinning and curation. Insects are fascinating creatures that play many crucial roles in ecosystems and are found almost everywhere. This hands-on session will guide teachers through the essentials of building an insect collection and offer practical insights on how to incorporate these activities into the classroom. We will explore the importance of recording specimen data, emphasizing its role in scientific research and education. Participants will engage in activities, including practicing insect pinning, adding specimens to a collection box, and labeling. Attendees will have developed an understanding for how an insect display box can be used to teach ecosystem services and biodiversity, food webs, classification & taxonomy, life cycles, adaptations to environments and environmental stewardship. All supplies will be provided for free and participants can take the collection boxes back to their classrooms for continued development, display, and teaching.
