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The Details
Program Director: Megan Meuti and Nick Teets
Location: Kelleys Island, Ohio
Dates: Monday, June 4 – Saturday, June 9
Contact: fieldschools@pastfoundation.org
Cost: $700 per student if NOT a Kelleys Island Resident
Students: High School
The Challenge
Entomology explores the interdependent nature of humans and the insect species around them. Through outdoor exploration students will use living evidence to map and define entomological species that inhabit and sustain the ecosystems of Kelleys Island. The summer STEM bridge program participants will establish a baseline study of the island’s ecosystem through comparative and contrasting field study, hands-on experience, and inquiry. The program will provide students with the technology to understand the local ecosystem and create the foundation for sustainable ecotourism programs that protect the island’s unique habitats. The students will complete the week with a public presentation of learning, guiding visitors through their research with hands-on experiences.
The Schedule
| Day | AM Activities | PM Activities | Evening Activities |
| Monday | Travel | Orientation | Movie, “Arachnaphobia” |
| Tuesday | Insect Collection | Insect ID | Intro to Final Presentation of Learning |
| Wednesday | Insect Collection | Insect ID | Bugs Skits |
| Thursday | Insect Collection | Geomapping | Presentation Work |
| Friday | Insect Collection | Swimming | Presentation Preview |
| Saturday | Interactive Public Program | Clean-up and Departure | Travel |
Program Format
Days are divided into high/low activities engaging students in field methods and collection followed by identification and geomapping. Evenings are divided between fieldwork assimilation and enjoyable activities. The final culminating activity is a student led program that engages the public with presentations and interactive displays.
