Description (week of April 8, 2002)
Insect Safari - Orkin Pest Control and the Smithsonian Institution have partnered to present the Smithsonian O. Orkin Insect Safari, a traveling educational exhibit created to teach humans about the vital role insects play in the environment.

The Insect Safari is a free, multimedia educational expedition which will arrive at the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, NYC April 19-22.This innovative program includes a hands-on science exhibit with 3-D models, cross-curricular educational materials for the classroom, and engaging interactive assemblies that combine science, art, and storytelling.

If you are unable to tour the truck, the site has activities and insect lesson plans for educators.

Classroom Integration

• Adapt the online lesson plans to your curriculum by downloading cross-curricular lesson plans which are correlated to National Science Education Standards:
  

  Students can create a model demonstrating how an insect moves its wings;
  

  Students can compare and contrast human and insect senses to understand how insects gather information about their environment. Students can then write a short story from the point of view of an insect.

• Students can research and identify backyard bugs using the Bug ID Guide.