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Discover the World of Insects with Bugscope: A Free Remote Teaching Program

Bugscope is a dynamic, free remote teaching program that allows educators to engage students in a unique exploration of insects. By sending dead insect specimens to the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, teachers can view these specimens under an electron microscope. The program fosters authentic learning, encourages curiosity, and enhances understanding of science. With a projection screen, high-speed internet, and enough space for the class, you can prepare your students for an unforgettable experience that connects classroom knowledge with real-world observation.

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Discover the World of Insects with Bugscope: A Free Remote Teaching Program

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  1. Bugscope…Teach your students about bugs in a new and dynamic way!!

  2. What is Bugscope? Bugscope is a free remote teaching program. It’s a tool for teachers to use when teaching science

  3. How does Bugscope work? • Send dead insect specimens to The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Specimens are prepared for viewing under the electron microscope at UIUC. • Submit an application online • Bugscope experts make contact to set up a practice run.

  4. What do I need to do this? Projection screen High speed internet connection Prepared specimens A room large enough to accommodate your class

  5. Why should I teach bugs using Bugscope? • Compare and contrast various insects • Promotes authentic learning • Develop greater curiosity • And more

  6. Prior to the Bugscope “field trip” • Student preparation • Trade books • Research • Writing • Hands on activity or investigation • Generate questions from the above experiences

  7. During the Buscope “field trip” • Students see what they have read about, and then generate more questions • Experts are available to answer new questions • Students made connections between classroom learning and images on the screen.

  8. Bugscope • Try the Bugscope

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