Entomology
Have you chased butterflies or caught a ladybug to get a closer look? Do you think collecting bugs is a great way to spend your time? Then the 4-H Entomology project is right up your alley. You will learn about the world of insects and have fun doing it.
Learn About Insects Units 1-4, Jr./Int./Sr.
Learn About Insects Units 1-4
Inspiring youth to:
- Study the life history of an insect
- Make an insect collection of eventually 200 insects
- Pin, label, and exhibit your insect collection
- Learn about different scientific insect orders
- Learn how to classify insects
- Learn about beneficial and destructive insects
- Make an insect survey about your home and neighborhood
- Study an insect in depth and make a report
- Map the insect situation
- Construct and operate a light trap
Life Stages Units 5 and 6, Jr./Int./Sr.
Life Stages Units 5 and 6
Inspiring youth to:
- Make a collection of larvae and immature insects
- Rear an insect from the egg stage
- Assume responsibility for an insect control program
- Develop special insect collections
- Provide leadership to younger members
Exploring with Insects, For older members who have completes units 1-6
Exploring with Insects
Inspiring youth to:
- Develop your own plan for a study and experiments
- Seek out new resources
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