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Title: Dont Let Bugs Bug You


1
Dont Let BugsBug You
  • Californians for Alternatives to Toxics
  • Grant Prepared By
  • Carrie Ann Capp

2
Need for the Dont Let Bugs Bug YouProgram
  • 11 out of 13 of Californias most populous school
    districts use chemicals labeled Danger/Poison
  • Children are more susceptible and likely to
    encounter pesticides and their subsequent health
    risks than adults
  • California Healthy Schools Act of 2000
    Integrated Pest Management

3
Purpose of the Program
  • To reduce pesticide use in schools and homes by
    educating children
  • about the role insects in the environment and the
    importance of
  • Biological Diversity

4
Program GoalsTo teach Children
  • The role of insects within ecosystems
  • The importance of Biodiversity
  • The difference between beneficial or harmless
    insects and those that are pests
  • How to control pest insects in a safe and
    non-toxic way

5
Learning Modules
  • Four hands-on learning modules, each
    corresponding to one program goal
  • Graphics, games, contests, prizes, and homework
  • Presented to fourth grade classes in Eureka,
    Arcata and Trinidad, CA

6
Evaluation Techniques
  • Student Surveys
  • Observed changes
  • Attitudes
  • Behaviors
  • Interests
  • Teacher Narratives
  • Assessment of
  • Learning Module effectiveness
  • Suggest Program Modifications

7
Lessons Learned
  • Communication is KEY
  • Flexibility is Essential
  • Stay Focused
  • Boiler Plates!!!!!!!!!

8
Californians for Alternatives to Toxics
  • 990 I St. Arcata, CA
  • P.O. Box 1193
  • 95518
  • (707) 822-8497
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