| EN - Entomology | ||
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EN1 |
Beginner Entomology Projects: choose from one of these project material choices: |
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Beginning Level - Getting Started in
Entomology 4H ENM 10 |
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| This publication is for ages 8-10 that are interested in learning more about insects. The 4-H'ers will learn the parts of an insect, the names of some common insects, the life cycles of some insects, and where common insects can be found. Four-H'ers will also collect insects and learn a simple way to display them. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H129 | ||
| Creepy Crawlies - Entomology 1 4HCCS BU-6853 | Ordering INFO | |
| This project guide is for 4-H members ages 9-11, and is the first in the Entomology "Insectaganza of Excitement" series. In Creepy Crawlies 4-H'ers will learn; the different parts of an insect's body, the different mouth types, how to collect insects, how insects communicate, about their vision, insects habitats, insect control methods, about the digestive system of insects, using insects as a source of food, and about the movement of insects. A leader guide that supports this project is listed below. Produced by the 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System. | ||
| EN2 |
Intermediate Entomology Projects: choose from these project material choices: |
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| Intermediate Level - Collecting and Identifying Insects 4H ENM 11 | View PDF | |
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| This project guide is for 4-H members ages 10 and up and is the second in the 4-H Entomology Project. 4-H'ers will learn all about collecting insects and the proper ways to display them. They will also be able to keep records on their bug collections. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H131. | ||
| What's Bugging You?
- Entomology 2 4HCCS BU-6854 |
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| This activity guide is for 4-H members ages 12-14, and is the second in the Entomology "Insectaganza of Excitement" series. In What's Bugging You? 4-H'ers will learn about; the marketing appeal of insects, how insects use color as a form of communication, integrated pest management (IPM), careers in entomology, pinning insects, what insects eat, how insects develop, and identifying insect habitats. A leader guide that supports this project is listed below. Produced by the 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System. | ||
| EN3 |
Advanced Entomology Projects: Choose from these project material choices: |
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Level - Working with Insects
4H ENM 12 |
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| This publication is for ages 13 and up. The 4-H'ers will learn many interesting facts about individual insects (i.e., where they live, what they eat, stages of development, their relationship to man and his economy), and have a better understanding of insect problems. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H131. | ||
| Dragons, Houses and Other Flies-Entomology 3 4HCCS BU-6855 | Ordering INFO | |
| This activity guide is for 4-H members ages 15 and up, and is the third in the Entomology "Insectaganza of Excitement" series. In Dragons, Houses and Other Flies 4-H'ers will learn about; the scientific method, the impact of limited resources, ant behavior, observing insect behavior, leading others, using an insect key, chemical communication, testing insect food preferences, rearing mosquitoes, collecting spider webs, wing venation, researching data, aquatic insects, and the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. A leader guide that supports this project is listed below. Produced by the 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System. | ||
| Entomology Helper's Guide 4HCCS BU-6856 | Ordering INFO | |
| This leader's guide will help you support youth in their efforts to set goals and complete activities, as well as providing resources for the member's to use in completing the Entomology "Insectaganza of Excitement" series. Produced by the 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System. | ||
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Other Project Support Materials |
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| Peak at Pests 4H PMM 10 | View PDF | |
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| This is an environmental education project book is for 4-H members ages 8-13. This project book discusses what is a "pest" and what is not. The project book also has activities related to Integrated Pest Management and why it is important to control pests. | ||
| Spray Away 4H PMM 11 | View PDF | |
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| This is an environmental education project book for 4-H members ages 8-13. The project book gives activities that relate to pesticide use and the different types of pesticides. The project book also discusses proper guidelines to follow and how to dispose of pesticides properly. | ||
| EN4 |
Bee Keeping Projects: |
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| EN41 | Basic Beekeeping 4H ENM 70 | View PDF |
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| This beekeeping manual is geared for 4-H'ers ages 8 and up interested in learning about the beginning steps to beekeeping. Those interested will learn about bees and the colonies in which they live. It explains the reasons for keeping bees and tells how to get started in beekeeping projects. A guide is also provided to form a bee club so you and your fellow 4-H club members will become better beekeepers. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 102. | ||
| EN42 | Advanced Beekeeping 4H ENM 71 | View PDF |
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| This is a sequel to the 4-H Basic Beekeeping Manual (4H ENM 70) for 4-H’ers wishing to continue in this project (ages 13 and up). This manual will help the individual advance their management of beekeeping. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 103. | ||