EcoHealth Educator Toolkit shares resources to support science education and reduce mosquitoes in our homes and schools. This ensures that we provide excellent educational services to schools and families in the San Gabriel Valley.
Hello Educators,
Happy fall! We hope your semester has been a great one thus far. Before we move into the holiday season, we want to share some fun educational opportunities you can incorporate into your classroom this spring semester.
The summer may be long gone, but mosquitoes are hanging around!
Don’t let @AdaEez catch you by surprise. Checkout the Checklist of items to inspect now around your classroom and school weekly.
Social Media Post: Bite-Free Fall
Share mosquito tips with fellow educators and administration. Download and share via staff channels or on social media.
Sample Copy:
Summer is here! Here are 4 things you can do to live your best life without mosquito bites. #sgvmosquito #repeldontswell #tipntoss
Don't Fall for the Mosquito Trick!
Share this season’s mosquito campaign with parents and school staff.
What's the buzz on Dengue?
Dengue in the San Gabriel Valley
Locally acquired cases of dengue have been reported in Baldwin Park and El Monte. For more information on dengue in the SGV this year, visit our website.
Mosquito Prevent & Protection Webinar:
Learn about mosquito-transmitted diseases in the San Gabriel Valley and how to protect you and your family against mosquito bites.
Public Health Collaborative Efforts
Wondering how public health agencies collaborate? Listen to Dr. Feaster from Pasadena Public Health explain the ins and outs of disease response during our teacher training course this past summer.
Looking for local mosquito updates?
Sign up for our District newsletter, Short Bites Monthly, to stay in the loop on our fight against mosquitoes! Click on “Email Alerts Only”.
Current EcoHealth Offerings
The Mosquito Intelligence Academy (K - 6)
Mosquito Intelligence Academy (M.I.A.) is EcoHealth’s classroom program that is grade specific and NGSS-aligned. Students will learn about mosquito source reduction, bite prevention, and much more.
Offered January - June
For grades K - 6
Sign ups are open! Please allow for 8 weeks to obtain a Certificate of Insurance (COI) if required by your school district.
District-wide COIs are already in place with:
Baldwin Park Unified School District
Bonita Unified School District
Claremont Unified School District
El Monte City School District
Garvey School District
Pomona Unified School District
San Jose Charter Academy
Little Champions
Little Champions is EcoHealth’s preschool program that is aligned with Kindergarten science state standards to help prepare young learners for bite-free habits and healthy environments.
Perfect for ages 3 - 6
Includes interactive activities and an engaging presentation
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