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Title |
Source |
Type of Material |
| #1 |
4-H Beekeeping Division I: Understanding the Honey bee |
Purdue University |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
The 4-H Beekeeping Project helps youth learn about bees and how to be a beekeeper. Division I, Understanding the Honey bee, covers information on the basic facts of beekeeping--the types of bees, the honey and wax they produce, the plants that attract bees, and the equipment a beekeeper needs. In the first year, youth are not required to have any bees but prepare to take care of a honey bee colony of their own. |
| #2 |
4-H Beekeeping Division II: Working with Honey bees |
Purdue University |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
The 4-H Beekeeping Project helps youth learn about bees and how to be a beekeeper. In Division II, Working with Honey bees, youth acquire a colony of bees and learn how to care for their beehive throughout the year. This will include basic beekeeping operations that result in the production of extracted, chunk, or cut comb honey. |
| #3 |
4-H Beekeeping Division III: Advanced Beekeeping Methods |
Purdue University |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
The 4-H Beekeeping Project helps youth learn about bees and how to be a beekeeper. Division III, Advanced Beekeeping Methods, is for youth experienced and knowledgeable enough in the basic care of a beehive. The advanced topics covered in this project include: increasing the number of your honeybee colonies, increasing honey production, producing special kinds of honey, and learning more about the bee societies. |
| #4 |
4-H Beekeeping: Helper's Guide |
Purdue University |
4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
The 4-H Beekeeping project encourages students to learn the process of beekeeping. This manual was created for parents and adult leaders, who can be a big help if they are involved with the children's learning this project. |
| #5 |
Beekeeping Project and Record Book |
Ohio State University |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
The beekeeping project now has a completely revised project and record book that covers project requirements, colony care and management, and basic beekeeping records. 4-H members should complete this required project book every year a beekeeping project is taken. Requires additional resources that are available online. |
| #6 |
Beetle Scavenger Hunt |
Cornell University |
4-H Resources |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
Have fun exploring your environment for different types of beetles through activities and games. |
| #7 |
Entomology - Insectaganza of Excitement 1: Creepy Crawlies |
National 4-H Council |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
Youth can learn how to make an insect collection, where to look for insects and how to identify and classify insects as they practice the following life skills: learning to learn, critical thinking, and decision making |
| #8 |
Entomology - Insectaganza of Excitement 2: What's Bugging You? |
National 4-H Council |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
Youth develop communication skills, identify insets to order, design insects, complete an insect collection table, plan an insect collection trip, rear meal worms, explore insect legs and collects insects with an extractor |
| #9 |
Entomology - Insectaganza of Excitement 3: Dragons, Houses and Other Flies |
National 4-H Council |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
Youth keep an insect journal, determine the effect of food on mealworm larvae production, test ant food preferences, conduct honey bee learning experiments, organize an insect club, use an insect key, plan a butterfly garden, records insect observations, |
| #10 |
Entomology: Helper's Guide |
National 4-H Council |
4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials; 4-H Individual Project Curriculum |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
This guide provides practical tips, 14 group activities and supplementary information pertaining to the Entomology curriculum |
| #11 |
Going Buggy: 4-H Project Box Contents |
University of Wisconsin |
4-H Resources |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
This list contains the lesson plans and materials to complete the five entomology activities in the "Going Buggy" 4-H Afterschool series. (3 pages) Publication No. ACTas020box |
| #12 |
Going Buggy: Bug Walk |
University of Wisconsin |
4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth learn that many insects walk by using their legs to create "alternating triangles." Includes observing insect specimens with scopes and performing a "bug walk." Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 87 KB) Publication No. ACTas026 |
| #13 |
Going Buggy: Evaluation |
University of Wisconsin |
4-H Resources |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
Instrument to evaluate the "Going Buggy . . . With Insects" series of 4-H Afterschool entomology activities. (3 pages, 72 KB) Publication No. ACTas021 |
| #14 |
Going Buggy: Hungry as a Caterpillar |
University of Wisconsin |
4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth learn that insects grow and develop as do all living things. Includes a feeding hike to see what caterpillars and other insects eat. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 92 KB) Publication No. ACTas022 |
| #15 |
Going Buggy: I Spy, Describing Insects |
University of Wisconsin |
4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth identify physical and behavioral characteristics of insects. Includes building a cricket house and observing crickets. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 76 KB) Publication No. ACTas023 |
| #16 |
Going Buggy: Lupine and Butterflies |
University of Wisconsin |
4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth are introduced to the concept that living things grow and develop. Includes studying the life cycle of a butterfly and creating a butterfly. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 118 KB) Publication No. ACTas024 |
| #17 |
Going Buggy: Overview |
University of Wisconsin |
4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
Overview of a series of 4-H Afterschool entomology activities on "Going Buggy . . . With Insects," including building a bug, taking a feeding hike, and doing a bug walk. (2 pages, 71 KB) Publication No. ACTas020 |
| #18 |
Going Buggy: Three Body Parts |
University of Wisconsin |
4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth name the three body parts common to all insects. Includes singing the bug body song and making a model of an insect. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 65 KB) Publication No. ACTas025 |
| #19 |
Insectigator: Bug or Insect - do you know the difference? |
University of Nebraska |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
The Insectigator encourages families to go outside and investigate wildlife and the natural world we live in. Created for beginning entomologists (8 thru 11 years old), it can also be used with younger youth with an adult. Anyone who has an interest in insects is encouraged to use this manual, regardless of age.
Educators working in a classroom will find the national school standards in science and language arts listed in each activity. Activities introduce youth to entomology and the insect’s role within our environment. The final activity relates to careers in entomology.
Clubs can use the manual and contents for club activities or project demonstrations. Youth are encouraged to do their investigation in groups and share their findings with other club members. Some activities are used as fair projects in addition to or in place of insect collections.
Youth are also encouraged to do their investigation in groups or as individuals or with family members and friends.
It is recommended and used by Henry Doorly Zoo in all formal and informal programs. The manual provides an opportunity to experience scientific investigation firsthand.
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| #20 |
Mini 4-H Bugs |
Purdue University |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
This manual will provide fun, age-appropriate learning activities throughout mini 4-H (K-2nd Grade). This provides art learning activities to introduce the world of bugs to children. Children are encouraged to explore the art activities. Mini 4-H is designed for children in grades K-2 to explore a variety of project activity areas and to interact with caring adults and other children. |
| #21 |
Mini 4-H More Bugs |
Purdue University |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
Mini 4-H; More Bugs takes a look at the world of insects. |
| #22 |
The Buzz about Bees: Honey Bee Biology and Behavior (Leaders Guide Book I) |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
The beekeeping project book one provides leaders information to teach youth the basic biology and behavior of honey bees and gives youth hands-on management skills. This project book is intended to provide in-depth information related to honey bee management, yet it is written for the amateur beekeeper, whether or not youth have previous experience in rearing honey bees. The Buzz about Bees: Honey Bee Biology and Behavior is written for leaders to provide assistance to youth ages 11-13 and explores basic honey bee and insect information. This book is intended to provide leaders with information to introduce youth to honey bee biology and foraging behavior then the dynamics of the honey bee colony. |
| #23 |
The Buzz about Bees: Honey Bee Biology and Behavior (Youth Project Book I) |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
The beekeeping project book one will teach youth the basic biology and behavior of honey bees and give youth hands-on management skills. This project book is intended to provide in-depth information related to honey bee management, yet it is written for the amateur beekeeper, whether or not youth have previous experience in rearing honey bees. The Buzz about Bees: Honey Bee Biology and Behavior, written for youth ages 10-13, explores basic honey bee and insect information. This book is intended to introduce youth to honey bee biology and foraging behavior, then the dynamics of the honey bee colony. |
| #24 |
Wonderwise: Parasite Sleuth |
University of Nebraska |
4-H Individual Project Curriculum; 4-H Curriculum for Groups |
| Subject: Entomology |
Description
The Wonderwise 4-H Project is a series of informal science education activities designed for use in 4-H clubs, camps, and special interest programs. Judy Sakanari, Ph.D., visits fish markets in search of worms and other parasites harmful to marine animals and humans. She takes her “catch” back to the lab and conducts experiments on the live worms inside the fish. Her work with parasites helps scientists understand how these “guests” survive inside another animal without being digested and expelled. |