BUG DAY
School-Wide STEM Programming Built on Real Entomology Research
Army of Insects delivers structured, research-driven STEM programming made to engage entire schools through classroom rotations. In a single day, up to 200 (or more) students participate in grade-adapted sessions focused on biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, scientific reasoning, and real-world research methodology.
Each session is built around active field research in entomology and aligned to core science standards. Students do not just hear about science. They examine how it is practiced, how data is collected, and how modern biological research informs conservation and ecological understanding.
This is not just a guest lecture; it is made to be a class-based experience to integrate with your science curriculum and reinforce key scientific practices with modern-day research.
Full Day Programming Starting at $1600
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How it Works
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PRE SESSION
QUESTIONS
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INTERACTIVE
DISCUSSION
03
MINIATURE
EXHIBITION
04
POST SESSION
QUESTIONS
How a School Visit Works
Content:
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Pre Bug Day Questions
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60–75 minute classroom rotations
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5–6 sessions per full day
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Grade-adapted content
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All materials provided
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Simple scheduling coordination
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Post Bug Day Packet and Application Questions
schedule example:
8:00–9:15 AM
Setup Block
Exhibit assembly, Specimen staging, Projection test
Room flow layout, Coordination with front office
Students are not present during this time.
Period 2
9:20–10:10 AM (50 minutes)
Part 1 – Interactive Scientific Discussion (25 minutes)
• Biodiversity and ecosystem structure
• How scientists study organisms in the field
• Real entomology case study
Part 2 – Guided Mini Exhibit Walkthrough (25 minutes)
• High-magnification imaging
• Structured observation prompts
• Trait-to-function analysis
Period 3
10:15–11:05 AM
Part 1 – Adaptation and Survival Strategies
Part 2 – Exhibit-Based Application
Period 4
11:10–12:00 PM
Part 1 – Population Change and Ecological Pressure
Part 2 – Guided Exhibit Rotation + Systems Thinking
12:00–12:35 PM
Lunch / Reset
Period 5
12:40–1:30 PM
Part 1 – Scientific Practice and Data Collection
Part 2 – Applied Observation and Reasoning
Period 6
1:35–2:25 PM
Part 1 – Conservation and Human Impact
Part 2 – Exhibit + Q&A
Period 7*
2:30–3:15 PM (Condensed Session)
Focused Discussion + Targeted Exhibit Experience
I rotate through classrooms delivering structured 60 to 75 minute sessions tailored to grade band. A full-day visit typically includes five to six sessions serving multiple grade levels within a single department or across an entire school.
All instructional materials are provided. Scheduling is coordinated in advance to align with classroom timing and instructional goals.
What Does Each Session Teach?
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics
Structure and Function
Scientific reasoning and Data Interpretation
Real-world research methodology
STEM career exposure
Aligned to NGSS and Academic Standards in:
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Ecosystem Interactions
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Structure and Function
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Natural Selection and Adaptation
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Scientific Practices and Data Interpretation
Who Is it For?
Content is adapted to grade bands to best serve specific audience.
Upper Elementary School
Middle School
High School Biology, Genetics, and Environmental Science
Independent contractor
Liability coverage available upon booking
No hazardous organisms
Classroom projector required
W-9 available upon request
Testimonials
"Josiah is one of my best students. He has run our entomology club for 3 years and taught several lectures in my classes"
Dr. Sean Thomas O'Keefe, Entomology Professor, MSU
Book a Bug Day!
Pricing is subject to flexibility. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you worry that pricing may be a barrier to you or your students. Discounts may be offered in addition for the production of promotional materials. Please contact me for details!