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Unit 6 :: Exploring with Insects
This unit is for member’s ages 8-18 years old. Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Expand your collection of immature and regular insects
- Develop special insect collections
- Provide leadership for younger members in the entomology project
Step 4:
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- Colorado 4-H Entomology Project Tip Sheet
- 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
- RD1500 Entomology Workbook -- or can be ordered from CSU
Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements
Project Exhibit Rules for All Units
Entomology Workbook Required
Acceptable sizes of hand made Entomology Display Boxes taken from the manual and kit:
- 12”W x 16”L x 3” Deep
- 12”W x 18”L x 3 ½” Deep
- 18”W x 24”L x 3 ½ “Deep
Glass tops on entomology display cases should slide to the top or side of the case to prevent them from slipping out and breaking when placed on display.
Commercially available display cases are acceptable.
Regular insect pins are required in all units.
On Units 2 through 7, records must include date and location where insects were collected. Place this information on labels attached to insect pins.
Unit 6 Exhibit will consist of the following:
- Completed e-record and Entomology workbook presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
- Report on at least three special activities and include them in the e-record before the story.
- Insect collection – display no fewer than 50 insects from a single insect order with no more than 3 specimens of the same insect. Standard-sized display boxes with removable glass covers are required. Regular insect pins are required.
