On behalf of the official business fraternity for the professional pest management industry, you are invited to present the Junior Entomologist program to your students or children. Entomologists within our organization have created the Jr. Entomologist Program as an educational resource that introduces learners to the field of entomology by exploring our insect world. The program was originally created for young learners, but has expanded to include additional curriculum for adolescent and older learners.
This program is a free, and includes downloadable PowerPoint presentations and other supporting materials. Please feel free to explore both curriculums and share them with young people in your communities.
Jr. Entomologist Elementary Program
Designed for teachers in grades K-5, and created by entomologists, this program gives an overview on insects and rodents, the good they do for the environment, and the bad they can do (spread disease, destroy property, etc.) when they become a pest. The presentation also explores how the professional pest control industry can be an excellent career choice for those interested in biology and public health.
The program can be used by anyone who would like to share our passion for entomology. The program can be presented in schools, summer camps, scouting groups, day care centers or children activity centers, to name a few. The places this program can be presented are limitless and our hope is that a network of young entomologists might grow and eventually find their way into a career involving insects.
Jr. Entomologist Middle and High School Program
Building upon the Jr. Entomologist program for elementary aged learners, Pi Chi Omega is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to the educational content that is built to connect with older youth and adolescents in middle school and high school. This addition includes a range of new activities and educational resources designed to spark interest in the pest management industry and prepare the next generation for exciting career opportunities.