Entomology Projects

Entomology 1
    What you can do in this project:
          • Make an insect collection
          • Learn where to look for insects
          • Learn how to identify and classify insects
    Printed Materials:
          • NATL4H 06853 Entomology 1: Creepy Crawlies
    For Leaders:
          • NATL4H 06856 Entomology Helper’s Guide
    Suggested Age:      Beginner

Entomology 2
    What you can do in this project:
          • Complete an insect collection table
          • Plan an insect collection trip
          • Raise meal worms
          • Explore insect legs and collect insects with an extractor
    Printed Materials:
          • NATL4H 06854 Entomology 2: What’s Bugging You?
    For Leaders:
          • NATL4H 06856 Entomology Helper’s Guide
    Suggested Age: Intermediate

Entomology 3
    What you can do in this project:
          • Test ant food preferences
          • Conduct honey bee learning experiments
          • Record insect observations
           • Identify insect mouth types
    Printed Materials:
          • NATL4H 06855 Entomology 3: Dragons, Houses, and Other Flies
    For Leaders:
          • NATL4H 06856 Entomology Helper’s Guide
    Suggested Age: Advanced

Insectigator
    What you can do in this project:
          • Learn the difference between and insect and a bug
          • Identify insect parts and know why each is important
          • Find and examine bugs and insects in the field
          • Design your own insect or create a home for an insect
    Printed Materials:
          • 4H4110 Insectigator-Bug or Insect-Do You Know the Difference?
    Suggested Age: 8 Years and Older-but could be used with younger children with adult help

Entomology References, Forms and Supplies
          • Emerald Ash Borer Packet [contact Laurie Stepanek (402) 472-5503]