LibGuides: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools: Curricula

IPM curricula are available to help guide the learning process at all grade levels. Many include lessons, activities, and teaching standards. Several also have introductory materials for children to share with parents and are designed for use in the home environment.

This section offers a selection of high-quality educational tools for teachers. Links to existing integrated pest management materials are provided, including the following:

Multidisciplinary educational K-12 materials
On-line curricula (many are linked to local and or national standards) and activities developed by education experts that promote IPM in schools
Professional development for school administrators, school boards, and educators

It is not within the scope of this project to offer curricula for IPM professionals and applicators.

Exploring School Integrated Pest Managment: Activities and Resources for Teaching K-6
This resource that presents the opportunity for K-6 educators to engage students in STEM educational objectives and interdisciplinary learning through Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The curriculum provides background information, hands-on activities, worksheets and links to additional sites that teachers can utilize to engage students in formal and informal real-world settings. While some of the lessons build on previous learning, most of the lessons can stand-alone. IPM can be used as a theme in the classroom for an entire year, or as enrichment to regular classroom activities.
IPM for Schools: A How-to Manual
IPM principles and practices for schools, fact sheets, forms, curricula, and many resources.
IPM in Schools Activity Book [PDF]
A 24-page activity book (PDF) that introduces children to the concept of what is a pest and where to locate them.