ORKIN IN SCHOOLS
Orkin's Commitment to Education
Orkin’s formal commitment to public education dates back to the 1950s when local Orkin professionals first began making educational presentations in neighborhood schools. These days, teachers can bring Orkin specialists into the classroom to teach about insects’ important role in the environment. By promoting its program at National Science Teachers Association conferences, Orkin has helped educators across the country leverage these presentations to add a new dimension to elementary school science curriculum.
Visit
O. Orkin Insect Zoo
Orkin is proud to be the founding donor of the O. Orkin Insect Zoo at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History, the most visited museum in the world. The O. Orkin Insect Zoo teaches that insects play a vital role in the environment, and they only become pests when they damage human health or property.
Orkin also sponsors the Orkin Children’s Zoo at Zoo Atlanta. The Orkin Children’s Zoo has three components: a South American-themed exhibit, an Australian-themed “Outback Station” and a spacious petting zoo, as well as cabins for overnight educational safari visits.
Play
Games & Activities
Get your kids excited about learning with fun bug games and activities. The activities and games below encourage kids to imagine bugs in new and creative ways with mazes, activity sheets and coloring pages.
Teach
Lesson Plans
Orkin’s Junior Pest Investigators program, a free series of K-6 lesson plans, written by teachers and approved by national school pest management experts, teaches children to think differently about pests and pest management. Educators can download the free lesson plans and activities and conduct class projects.
Watch
Pest Control Videos
Check out these videos for information on common household pests, as well as termites. These videos will help you identify threats in or around your home, as well learn how to manage or control them.
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