April 29th, 2026
from 09:00 to 17:00
This continuing professional development session aims to explore advanced theoretical aspects whilst providing practical teaching ideas for addressing the topic of the tiger mosquito in schools, ranging from control biotechnologies to behavioural ecology.
The practical tools to be explored in depth – such as operational protocols, safety guidelines, examples of replicable activities and contact details – are directly applicable in the classroom and provide a solid scientific and local foundation for addressing the topic of the tiger mosquito competently and responsibly with secondary school pupils.
The programme also includes a series of educational activities compiled in the new volume La zanzara tigre vola a scuola. Prevenire insieme con scuola e territorio in corresponsabilità, the presentation of which, featuring experts in the field, will conclude the study day.
The publication, part of the Quaderni didattici series published by the DFA/ASP, offers science education programmes based on the case of the tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), used as an authentic context to explore themes of ecology, public health and scientific citizenship in the Canton of Ticino. Through experimental activities, field observations and data analysis, it offers teaching materials adapted to different school levels to promote active and contextualised scientific learning.
Programme
09.00 – 09.15 Welcome and introduction to the day
Presentation of the course objectives and structure (Pedrazzini)
09.15 – 10.45 Activity 1 The tiger mosquito flies to school
10.45 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 12.15 Activity 2 The tiger mosquito in the Ticino region, monitoring, and the consequences of climate change on the spread of the species
12.15 – 13.15 Lunch break
13.15 – 14.15 Activity 3 Biotechnology for controlling the spread of the tiger mosquito
14.15 – 14.45 Break
14.45 – 15.45 Activity 4 Viral diseases and biological vectors; how science aims to defeat them
15.45 – 16.00 Final discussion and closing remarks