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The entomology project familiarizes youth with the insect world by studying, collecting and identifying various insects. Discover how helpful and harmful insects live, multiply, are controlled, and affect humans.
OBJECTIVES
- Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
- Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
- Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
- Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
- Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
- Texas 4-H Roundup
- Entomology Identification Contest
- National Beekeepers Essay Contest
- District and Multi-District 4-H Entomology Judging Contests
- Beekeeping Essay Contest
RECORDBOOK CATEGORY
- Entomology
PRINTED RESOURCES
- National 4-H Curriculum (www.n4hccs.org):
- Entomology – Group Activity Helper’s Guide
- Entomology 1 – Creepy Crawlies
- Entomology 2 – What’s Bugging You?
- Entomology 3 – Dragons, Houses and Other Flies
- Kidz Ants Curriculum (http://kidzants.tamu.edu/)
- Teacher Guide (B-6141)
- Student Fun Book (B-6142)
- Yea 4-H! 6-8 age, Buggin’ Out Unit, (2008 scheduled release)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Researcher/Scientist
- Pest Control
- Pesticide Sales
WEB RESOURCES
- Study materials for 4-H entomology contest (http://insects.tamu.edu/ extension)
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