Homeschool Resources
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Resources aligned with science state standards, to help students cultivate science skills at home and create bite-free, healthy environments.
Vector Inspector Program
This fall community science program gets students outside looking for places where mosquitoes grow. Students:
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Learn about mosquitoes & how to prevent them from growing
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Receive tools to collect water samples
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Collect and submit samples of backyard water to our lab for analysis
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View community water sample results on Padlet
A minimum of 15 samples from different residences must be submitted to participate. Email ecohealth@sgvmosquito.org below to participate.
Mosquito-focused Games
All Grades: Secret Mission
Tip 'n Toss Game
Grade 2: Home Defense:
Allied Support Game
Grade 1: Mosquito Mechanics
Grade 3: Mosquito Resistance
Ready to make learning fun? These science standard-aligned games emphasize mosquito concepts in an age-appropriate way. The games take about 10 minutes to play, building mosquito knowledge, social emotional skills, and vocabulary skills.