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Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the entomology project this year. State Fair Exhibits -- each county may send one Insect Collection and one Poster for each level (grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9 and up) for a maximum of 6 exhibits per county. Follow the "Notes" under each section (Insect Collection and Poster).

Important Notes:

  • References: one of the following:
    -4-H 764, How to Study, Collect, Preserve and Identify Insects.
    -How to Make an Awesome Insect Collection, ID-401 (available online, extension.entm.purdue.edu/401Book/default.php?page=home, or through The Education Store).

  • Orders:
    Use the orders listed in the reference material (above), which are found on page 57 in ID-401 and the Table of Contents in 4-H-764.

  • Display:
    Collect, mount (pins or vials), and identify insects personally collected in the U.S. only.

    Display your best specimens in an 18 x 24 inch box(es), orientated horizontally. When multiple boxes are used: list the box order (i.e. "box 1 of 3 boxes") and include your name in each box.

    Cards A-F (for grades 3-8) are to be placed inside the display box in an attractive manner. ID 401-I cards, (for grades 9-12), should be placed in the lower right hand corner of box #1.

  • Identification:
    Collection display boxes are expected to contain the specified number of insects, families, and orders specified (see chart below).

    All insects must be in the adult stage and be properly mounted on insect pins or be contained in vials as directed.

    Pin Labels: Each pin or vial must contain two labels:
    1) Top label is to include collection date, location, and collector name.
    2) Bottom label is to include common name and other optional identification data

    Box Labels: Box labels (computer generated or neatly printed) are used for orders and families as required (see chart below) and are to be placed flat against the bottom of the box. Insects must be properly grouped directly under the correct order and family box label. For example, all insects belonging to a particular order must be placed under that order label. Orders to be used are listed in the reference book ID- 401. If family level identification is required, the insects should be further grouped together under that family label.
  • Educational Box:
    One additional box (educational), based on the specific theme (see chart below), is required for grades 9-12, in addition to the insect collection boxes. This box can be created in any manner chosen (without the mounting, pinning or identifying restrictions specified above).
Level:Insect Collection Option: Grades 3-12 Last Modified: 10/15/09
Exhibit
Grade
Display

Max. #
Collection Boxes
3
 10 insects, identified and pinned on cards(ID 401A)
1
4
 20 insects, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and identify five (5) to order. Include card ID 401B.
1
5
 30 insects, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and identify 15 to order. Include ID 401C.
1
6
 40 insects, exhibit a minimum of 6 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and order. Include ID 401D.
2
7
 50 insects, exhibit a minimum of 8 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and order. Identify ten (10) to family. Include card ID 401E.
2
8
 60 insects, exhibit a minimum of 10 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and order. Identify 30 to family. Include card ID 401F.
2
9
 70 insects, exhibit a minimum of 12 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name, order, and family. One educational box, theme: insect behavior. Include card ID 401I.(1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box*). Place 401I in first collection box only.
3
10
 80 insects, exhibit a minimum of 14 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name, order, and family. One educational box, theme: insect pest management. Include card ID 401I. (1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box*). Place 401I in first collection box only.
3
11
 90 insects, exhibit a minimum of 16 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name, order, and family. One educational box, theme: insects in the environment. Include card ID 401I. ((1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box*). Place 401I in first collection box only.
3
12
 100 insects, exhibit a minimum of 18 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name, order, and family. One educational box, theme: benefits of insects. Include card ID 401I. (1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box*). Place 401I in firsta collection box only.
3

*Educational box – The educational box (grades 9 - 12) is in addition to the insect display box(es). This box should be created in such a way as to teach something about the assigned theme to the general public.
Max. # Collection boxes *


Poster Option

Posters must be displayed horizontally, sized 22” x 28”, mounted on a firm backing (foam-core board or other), and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. Be sure to include a label with your name, grade, and county. Choose one of the topics listed below, appropriate for your grade in school, and use that topic for your exhibit title, so the judges know which activity you completed. You can also use a creative sub-title if you wish.
Level:Poster Entomology 1: Grades 3-5 BU-6853 Last Modified: 09/27/05
Exhibit
Display a poster based on the following activities:

  • Big Mouth Bugs -- Show the 4 different mouth types that you studied. Include the completed chart describing the mouth types, an insect with this mouth type, food they eat, and where these insects might be found.
  • Pit Stop -- Make two pit traps and use them to collect insects. Exhibit your completed record sheet. You can use the format given for your data collection, or make your own. Include some of the insects, or pictures of your trap and insects collected.
  • Buz-z-zing Around -- Present three to five ways that insects communicate. Include an insect, or picture of each insect that communicates in each of the ways you are describing.
  • FACETnating! -- Show how insects see (compound eyes) and explain how they see colors.
  • Ants and Uncles -- Compare insects with their non-insect relatives by completing the chart in your book (copy or make your own). Include some of the insects and their non-insect relatives, or pictures of them, on your poster.
Max. # Collection boxes *
NA


 
Level:Poster Entomology 2: Grades 6-8 BU-6854 Last Modified: 09/27/05
Exhibit

Display a poster based on the following activities:

  • Dots Before My Eyes -- Show the importance of color for communication, camouflage, and defense. Use the chart in your manual (copy or make your own) and one other method.
  • Designer Bugs -- Show your creative talents! Design an insect and show your drawing and model (or picture of your model). Give it a name, genus, species, and indicate the habitat you would expect your insect to live in.
  • How Sweet it Is -- Show how you completed the experiment using water, a diet drink, and a regular drink. Show what you observed using the chart given or one you make yourself. You may use the scientific method (described in Level 3, Chapter 1), if you want to try it.
  • Computer Bugs -- Show how you raised mealworms with pictures, information, and the completed chart (copy or make your own).
  • Things that Buzz in the Night -- Exhibit your night collection set-up and results. You can use pictures, drawings, and include insects (real or pictures) that you saw. Include the chart.
  • GrassHOPper To It -- Show some different ways that insects move by completing the chart and a labeled drawing of an insect leg.
Max. # Collection boxes *
NA


 
Level:Poster Entomology 3: Grades 9-12 BU-6855 Last Modified: 09/27/05
Exhibit

Display a poster based on the following activities:

  • A Meal from a Worm - Show how you used the scientific method to study how mealworm larvae survive on a fixed amount of food. Include your hypothesis, data charts, and conclusions. Drawings or pictures will help tell the story.
  • BEEhavior - Show how you used the scientific method to study honey bee response to symbols. Include your hypothesis, data charts, and conclusions. Drawings or pictures will help tell the story.
  • Bugs R Us -- Show how you taught others about entomology. Include all the items listed in the planning outline (copy or make your own). Drawings or pictures will help tell the story.
  • Planting for Butterflies -- Show how you planned, planted, and cared for your butterfly garden. Include the table (copy or make your own) and information about any help you received, resources you used (people and publications), and the cost of your project. Drawings or pictures will help tell the story.
  • The Monarch: King or Queen? -- Explain the life cycle of the monarch by completing the table (copy or make your own). Discuss migration (when and where) of monarchs. Research (library or Internet) to find out more. Drawings or pictures will help tell the story.
Max. # Collection boxes *
NA


 
Level:Independent Study: Grades 9-12 (One State Fair Entry) Last Modified: 09/21/07
Exhibit
  • Advanced Topic - • Advanced topic - Learn all you can about a topic of your choice and present it on a poster or in an Entomology box. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster, "Advanced Entomology - Independent Study"
  • Mentoring - Exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster, "Advanced Entomology - Mentor".
Max. # Collection boxes *
NA



References:
Publication Number Category Title Last Modified
4-H-763C-W Record Sheets Entomology Record Sheet
4-H-743e-W Score Cards Entomology Grade 9-12 Scorecard
4-H-743d-w Score Cards Entomology Grades 3-8 Scorecard
4-H-743p-w Score Cards Entomology Poster Scorecard
4-H-763 Publications Insect Display Box
4-H-763A Publications Publication Insect Kit (100 pins & 3 vials)
4-H-764 Publications How to Study, Collect, Preserve, and Identify Insects
4-H-890-W Publication,Manuals Entomology Project Leader's Guide
BU-6853 Manuals Entomology 1
BU-6854 Manuals Entomology 2
BU-6855 Manuals Entomology 3
BU-6856 Manuals Entomology Helper's Guide
4-H-764F Publication 4-H Entomology: Insect Flashcards
ID-401A Publication Entomology: Insect Mounting Card
ID-401B Publication Entomology: Proper Pin Placement Card
ID-401C Publication Entomology: Insect Anatomy card
ID-401D Publication Entomology: Metamorphosis card
ID-401E Publication Entomology: Mouthparts card
ID-401F Publication Entomology: Leg and Wing card
Score Cards Entomology Exhibit Cards Key
4-H-NR-AT Record Sheets Entomology Independent Study Record Sheet: Advanced Topic
4-H-NR-M Record Sheets Entomology Independent Study Record Sheet: Mentoring