Natural Resources
4-H Entomology Project
The Colorado 4‑H Entomology Project introduces youth to insect science through progressively challenging levels.
- Level 1 (Grades 3–5) covers basic insect anatomy, collecting and displaying specimens, building simple traps, observing behavior, and learning about helpful and harmful insects, biodiversity, and basic pest management.
- Level 2 (Grades 6–8) deepens these skills with advanced trapping techniques, identifying major insect orders, attracting butterflies, studying metamorphosis, and exploring topics like invasive species and forensic entomology.
- Level 3 (Grades 9–12) focuses on career pathways, scientific research, creating dichotomous keys, and conducting more specialized investigations within entomology.
Learn more about the 4-H Entomology project on Colorado 4-H.
Official Project Materials
Materials & Curriculum
SLV Area Clubs
The San Luis Valley Area has several 4-H clubs that coordinate events and help mentor youth members through a variety of 4-H projects. Most clubs meet once a month.
San Luis Valley Entomology Project Details
This project educates on the basic knowledge of entomology.
You must complete an entomology project according to state fair requirements along with a completed record book.
Requirements:
- Attend 2 projects meetings.
- Record book in a 3-ring folder will need to accompany your project.
- See Project Manuals above in Materials & Curriculum for details.
Cost:
- Manuals can be purchased on Shop 4-H or SLV Extension for $6.95
- Materials can cost between $25 to $50
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