The Mosquito Intelligence Academy (M.I.A.) is a K-6 NGSS-aligned boot camp. Students are empowered to take charge of their properties and halt the mosquito invasion.
In-Person Visit
Grades K - 3
Gamified Presentation
Visits begin with Lotería (Bingo), an educational game. While playing, students learn about mosquitos, source reduction, and bite prevention.
Then, students rotate through two experiences:
NGSS-aligned Game Play and the Mosquito Discovery Table.
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.
Mosquito Discovery Table
Students explore the Mosquito Discovery table. They see live mosquitoes in various life stages and under the microscope, inspect prepared slides, observe Gambusia affinis (mosquito fish), and match various insect figurines to their life stages.
Looking for something more hands-off and self-guided for younger students? Check out Little Champions.
In-Person Visit
Grades 4 - 6
Gamified Presentation
Visits begin with an educational game (Jeopardy or Lotería). While playing, students learn about mosquitos, source reduction, and bite prevention.
Then, students rotate through two experiences: Mosquito Discovery Table and Journey of the Germ.
Mosquito Discovery Table
Students explore the Mosquito Discovery table. They see live mosquitoes in various life stages and under the microscope, inspect prepared slides, observe Gambusia affinis (mosquito fish), and match various insect figurines to their life stages.
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.
Video Resources
Grade 1
Take a deep look at the mosquito's body to understand the connection between structure and function.
Grade 2
Explore biodiversity and humans and discover our role in eliminating mosquito habitat.
Grade 3
Explore how traits vary, even in mosquitoes and why this makes them so difficult to control.
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Grade 4
Take a deep look at the mosquito's body to understand the connection between structure and function.
Grade 5
Discover the effect of water quality on the ecosystem and how poor water quality is an invitation to mosquitoes.
Grade 6
Uncover the effects of Climate Change on expanding vector populations.