M.I.A.

What teachers are saying about M.I.A.

"This was an excellent experience for my students. I highly recommend it and will be doing so with my colleagues."
Pomona USD, 4th Grade
"Looking at real mosquitofish, actual mosquito larvae, & insect specimens was so much better than just reading about it in a book."
El Monte City School District, 1st Grade
"Engaging, hands-on science lesson that promotes awareness about mosquitoes and how to take a proactive approach to prevent illness. The lesson was aligned with science standards and addresses students' learning modalities with realia, visuals, digital devices, and explicit direct lessons by the presenter."
El Monte City School District, 6th Grade
"Great experience, it's age appropriate, hands on, and engaging for the students."
Bonita USD, Kinder

Spring: In-Person Visit

Grades K - 3

A classroom scene with two teachers, one pointing at a map of La Llorona, projected on a screen. Whiteboard in the background.

Presentation

Visits begin with a brief presentation to review mosquito main points that align with the state standard for the particular grade.

Then, students rotate through two experiences:

NGSS-aligned Game Play and the Mosquito Discovery Table.

Kids are seated at tables, working on colorful activity sheets together, engaging in a fun learning or game activity.

NGSS-aligned Game Play

Students play NGSS-aligned games based on their grade level. These games reinforce concepts learned in the pre-visit videos.

To view the grade-specific videos, click here.

A child examines something closely with a magnifying glass, surrounded by science tools and a glass container outdoors.

Mosquito Discovery Table

Students explore the Mosquito Discovery table. They see live mosquitoes in various life stages and under the microscope, inspect prepared slides, and match various insect figurines to their life stages.

Book a Spring Classroom Program Now, on our Book Now page.

Looking for something more hands-off and self-guided for younger students? Check out Little Champions.

Spring: In-Person Visit

Grades 4 - 6

A classroom scene with two teachers discussing a digital post-assessment for 4th graders, featuring various educational icons.

Presentation

Visits begin with a short NGSS-aligned presentation. Students learn about mosquitos, source reduction, and bite prevention. 

Then, students rotate through two experiences: Mosquito Discovery Table and Journey of the Germ (grades 4 & 6) or a water quality game (grade 5). 

A child interacts with a microscope showing underwater organisms on a screen, while others engage in a classroom setting.

Mosquito Discovery Table

Students explore the Mosquito Discovery table. They see live mosquitoes in various life stages, inspect prepared slides and vials under the microscope, and more.

A child is playing a game on a tablet while seated at a table with other devices nearby.

Grade 4 & 6 Game: Journey of the Germ

Journey of the Germ is an animated and interactive video that details how West Nile virus is spread from host to host by a mosquito. The experience illustrates the surprising difference a few degrees in temperature can make in the spread of West Nile virus.

Three children examine a water quality insect identification chart in a classroom setting, engaging in learning about aquatic life.

Grade 5 Game: Aquatic Insect Safari

Students practice using a dichotomous insect key to "Guess Who" lives in good, fair, and poor water quality environments.