This resource is a citizen science classroom activity from the Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee that teaches students about little fire ants in Hawaiʻi, their biology, and their ecological impacts. Students conduct little fire ant tests, identify their samples, and contribute data that supports early detection efforts on Oʻahu. The activity is available in both in-person and distance-learning formats, with presentations, worksheets, and vocabulary games.
Little Fire Ant Citizen Science Investigation
Students learn about little fire ants in Hawaiʻi through a two-part classroom activity that includes ant testing, sample identification, and discussion of invasive species impacts. They can also report survey results, helping support real early-detection efforts while practicing observation and data collection.
