STATE CONTACT
Blake Newton
Extension Specialist in Entomology
S-225 Agriculture Science Building, North - U.K.
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
Phone: 859-257-5107 Fax: 859-323-1120
e-mail: blaken@uky.edu

4-H PROJECT UNITS

  • See the University of Kentucky Entomology Dept. Web site for 4-H Information
  • www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/ythfacts/entyouth.htm
  • Entomology Insect Labels

    • WEE BEASTIES - ENTOMOLOGY NEWSLETTER FOR TEACHERS

    DESCRIPTION

    Wee Beasties was created as a means of sharing information with teachers and 4-H agents and leaders about how to use insects in the primary and secondary classroom. The newsletter will be published twice during the school year, in September and April, and will be available through email and download from the University of Kentucky, Department of Entomology web site.

    http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/ythfacts/newslet2.htm

    ENTOMOLOGY YOUTHFACTS

    DESCRIPTION

    Youthfacts are designed for teachers, 4-Hers, and anyone else who wants to pursue an interest in Entomology. Several articles give resources and basic information about insects and their relatives, while others outline activities with different insect themes.

    Youthfacts can be found on the Department of Entomology's homepage: http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/ythfacts/entyouth.htm
    or you can request a copy from the Entomology department.

    ACTIVITIES
    Bug Olympics
    Bugfood I: Insect-themed Food
    Bugfood II: Insects as Food
    Bugfood III: Insect Snacks from Around the World
    Butterflies
    Camouflage
    Classroom Mascots
    Make Your Own Compound Eye
    Development
    Insects Found Throughout a Plant's Life Cycle
    Kentucky's Dangerous and Not-So-Dangerous Insects
    Paper Mâché Insects
    Sticks, Leaves, Seeds . . . and Insects!
    The Secret Life of Ants
    Wings

    Insects All Year
    November: Acorns For Rent
    December: Insect Art and Ornaments
    January: Winter Hideaways
    February: A Beacon in the Night
    March: Tools of the Trade
    April: Classroom Mascots
    May: How to Make a Butterfly Garden
    June: Pollination
    September: The Secret Life of Ants
    October: Sticks, Leaves, Seeds and Insects

    CRITTER CASE FILES

    DESCRIPTION

    The Critter Case Files is an online field guide to Kentucky's most common insects, spiders and related creatures. Included are pictures, identification and collection tips, interesting links, myths and legends and biological information. These can be used by 4-Hers, teachers, agents or anyone who is interested in learning more about Kentucky arthropods. New files are added monthly.

    The Case Files are located at: http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/CritterFiles/casefile/welcome.html
    Click here for the Critter Case Files

    SUPPLIES FOR ENTOMOLOGY PROJECTS
    Resources Available from the Entomology Department
    Folding Insect Box - $4.00
    Sturdy, double wall corrugated cardboard with 5/16" white polyethylene foam pinning bottom.
    Outside dimensions: 9 x 13 x 2½"
    Inside dimensions: 8 x 12 x 1"

    Chipboard Insect Box - $11.00
    heavy cardboard covered with black embossed paper on outside; white paper lining on inside
    hinged; 5/16" white polyethylene foam pinning bottom.
    Outside dimensions: 10 x 12 x 2½" (1" inside depth)

    Insect pins - box of 100 - $2.00
    Pins can be mailed, but boxes must be picked up at the department or sometimes they can be put on supply trucks heading to your county area. Call Caroline Stetter Neel(606) 257-5107 to check availability.

    Make checks payable to: Friends of Kentucky 4-H, Inc.

    Send checks to:
    Blake Newton
    Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky
    S225 Agricultural Science Center, North
    Lexington, KY 40546-0091

    Last Revised: 3/12/05
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