Entomology Projects
Oregon 4-H Entomology Project: Dive into the World of Insects
Welcome to the Oregon 4-H Entomology Project! Embark on an exciting journey to discover and learn about the fascinating world of insects. This guide will introduce you to the four interactive Entomology Project Units, featuring engaging e-learning modules and games designed to replace the traditional 4-H Entomology Manual (4-H 3221).
All the resources for these units are shared in the tabbed section at the bottom of this page. Scroll down to find everything you need to advance through this buzzing topic.
What are the goals of the 4-H Entomology Project?
- Scientific Understanding: To develop a fundamental understanding of insects and their role in ecosystems, including their biology, life cycles, and behaviors.
- Bug Awareness: To learn to recognize the major orders of insects and identify them throughout life
- Useful Skills: To collect and display insects, you'll learn work-ready skills of data collection, identification, classification, and record-keeping.
- Lifelong Learning: To cultivate a lifelong interest in nature and science, potentially inspiring future careers in entomology, biology, or environmental science.
- Community: To encourage teamwork and collaboration through group projects and community engagement, building your communication, leadership, and social skills.
- Creativity: To foster creativity through activities like drawing, photography, and creating insect habitats or models.
Credit: Lynn Ketchum (Cropped from original)