With this post, some supplies you probably have on hand, and a pile of arthropods, you can create an AMAZING ARTHROPOD experience! See Maggot Painting here!
Supplies:
- Arthropods (We partnered with an Entomologist from our local University on this program.)
- Various craft supplies: cardboard, tape, stamps, ink, etc.
- Mazes: we built ours from cereal boxes and cardboard
- Flashlights
Set Up:
Set up your large program space with stations for each activity that you are interested in presenting.
Activities:
Build Your Own Exoskeleton!
Using cardboard and tape, build your own exoskeleton similar to our arthropod friends!
Insect Stamps
Using our insect stamps and ink, create your own bug masterpiece!
Pill Bug Maze
Pill bugs are sensitive to light, and prefer darkness. Using a flashlight, see if you can direct your pill bug through the maze provided.
Maggot Painting
Grab a tray and put a piece of paper in it. Then drip some paint onto the paper using various colors. Now for the fun part! Pick up a few maggots and drop them into the paint ~ Watch them squirm their way to a masterpiece!
Termite Trail
Using pen ink, which mimics the pheromone scent that termites follow, see if you can send your termites on a new trail of your own creation.
Note: No arthropods were harmed in the writing of this post.