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Insect Communication: How Do Insects "Talk" to Each other?

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Ms. Trisha
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(46)
In this 1 hr. class, students will learn about insect communications through scent, sound, touch, and dance! This class alternates between discussion of insect facts and games to help students understand non-verbal communication.

Class experience

This class is taught in English.
Students will improve their understanding of forms of non-verbal communication and how it is used in the animal kingdom, especially in insects.
I graduated with my BS in Entomology from Michigan State University in 2013.
Students should be prepared with a blank sheet of paper, a pencil, and a flashlight that is easily turned on and off. Yes, you can use a phone flashlight if you would like. If students do not have a flashlight, they will still be able to participate in the firefly game with their hands. 
When talking about insect communication, sometimes students will inquire about insect mating. In this class, I will briefly discuss mating pheromones. In this age group, I use phrases like, "Some moths can smell friends from miles away." or "The fireflies are flashing unique flash patterns to find friends of the same species."
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Honey Bee
Photo by: Carlos Eduardo Joos
Located at: https://flic.kr/p/2mxWda9
Licensed under: CC by 2.0
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Bess Beetle
Photo by: Katja Schulz
Located at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/treegrow/47814611522
Licensed under: CC by 2.0
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Firefly
Photo by: Terry Priest
Located at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/16849297@N00/541888571/
Licensed under: CC by-SA 2.0 
Link to License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/legalcode

Polyphemus Moth
Photo by: OakleyOriginals
https://flic.kr/p/7URWvz
Licensed under: CC by 2.0
Link to License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(46)
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Hi Ladies and Gents!

I am an entomologist and love teaching classes on insects and biology-related topics. I also love science experiments and getting outside! If you are a boy scout or a girl scout troop, I even teach the bug badges! 

If you... 
Group Class

$12

per class
Meets once
60 min

Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 9-12
3-8 learners per class

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