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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

In this activity, students learn about mosquitos, including their anatomy, environments, what attracts them, why mosquitos “bite,” and the dangerous diseases they carry. Students gain knowledge through research and then participate in a competitive, interactive game to be the first to complete their mosquito. In addition to data collection, students use interpersonal skills needed in STEM2D careers such as presenting ideas and working as a collaborative team. This activity is adapted from the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals, Mosquito! Module.

This activity typically takes 1 hour to complete and should be done in one session.

Be Mosquito Smart: Know The Enemy is part of the STEM2D Student Activity Series. The content and layout were both developed by the Smithsonian Science Education Center as part of Johnson & Johnson's WiSTEM2D initiative (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing, and Design), using a template provided by FHI 360 and JA Worldwide. This series includes a suite of interactive and fun, hands-on activities for girls (and boys), ages 5-18, globally.