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Insect
Collection Project - Division IV.
Where Insects Live
Increase and improve your Division III collection so that it contains at
least 100 insects, each identified to order and common name. A goal
of at least 15 different orders is recommended. Fill in the blanks on the
card "Insect Leg Types." Arrange all insects under the appropriate
order label, and display them in as many standard insect boxes as you need
for a neat collection. Display the insect legs and wings card in one of
these boxes. You may use insects collected in previous divisions.
In addition, prepare one educational display in ONE standard insect box.
This display should teach the public something about insects that they
probably do not already know. In addition to insects, use descriptive
statements and any other materials that you think will teach the lesson you
have in mind. (You do not necessarily have to pin your insect in the usual
way). Remember to fit the information you present in this box to the overall
theme for the division: "Where insects live." Your exhibit will
consist of your collection and the educational box.
Rules for Division IV:
- These rules only apply for 4-H members who wish to have their
collection judged at the county or state level. If you do not intend to
show your collection at these levels talk to your leader and together
you can decide which rules are appropriate for your collection.
- You must be 10 to 18 years old within the year for Division III.
NOTE:
If you are too young to attend Congress or you cannot attend for other
reasons you may give your collection to your 4-H leader or extension agent
to bring to congress for you. This means you can still compete even if you
cannot attend Congress!!
- You may start on the insect project in any division if your age fits
the age requirements for that division. You will probably want to begin
with the lowest division in which you are eligible and go on each year
to the next highest division.
- You will exhibit your collection at 4-H Congress that is held during
the summer.
- If you place in your division at county or state level you MUST
move on to the next division the following year. If you do not place
you will have the option of repeating the same division.
- You must keep an accurate record for each division you compete.
- Use only adult insects in your insect collection for this division.
- You
MAY
NOT use insects that have
been purchased from an insect supply house. Judges can easily detect these
specimens and will DISQUALIFY
your collection!
- For Division IV collect, properly pin, and properly label the names of
100 different insects, each identified to order and common name. A goal
of 15 orders is recommended.
- All specimens should be pinned correctly. All soft-bodied insects
should be placed in alcohol.
- Print, cutout, fill in, and place in your box the "Where Insects
Live" card found below.
- Boxes must be "Cornell Drawer" style boxes. They MUST
measure 19 x 16.5 x3 inches and be covered with clear glass or
plexiglass tops. They may be bought from an entomological supply
company (recommended) or they may be made to these dimensions.
- Insects must be pinned using "Insect Pins" from one of the
entomological supply companies. These pins are narrower, sharper, and
treated so they will not rust.
- Place a small card with your name, club, and county in the lower right
hand corner of each box you are submitting.
- Scoring will be in accordance with each division requirements. A
sample Project Scorecard for Division IV is shown below.
Sample Scorecard
| Name:
Entry #: Club:
County:
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Possible
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Your
Score
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1. How
well you followed the rules. This is important so it is rule
#1. Did you use the proper insect box? Did you include the
"Insect growth and Development Card"? Read all the rules
carefully!
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20
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| 2. Specimens
properly labeled. Be careful, some order names are easy to misspell! |
20 |
.......... |
| 3. Identification |
20
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| 4. Condition of specimens, proper pinning and
wing spreading, general appearance of collection. |
20
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..........
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| 5.
Educational display is neat, orderly ,and teaches the general public
something they probably didn't know about insects. |
20
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..........
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Insect
Leg Types Card
This
card is to be included in your box with your Division IV
collection (SEE
EXAMPLE). Click on the link, print the full
size version, cut it out, label it, and then place the card in your
box. You may arrange your box any way you like. This
year there is a new card for Div IV
CLICK
HERE TO SEE AND PRINT DIV IV CARD
That's It!
You should now be able to
complete a Division I V
Collection Project. Be sure you understand the rules for your
division. If you have any question concerning rules or anything else to do with your
project please e-mail us at 4hbugclub@ifas.ufl.edu
Don't forget to pay particular attention to the "Hints" page and the
sample
scorecard on this page. Good Luck and we will see you at Congress!!
4-H CLUB RECORD
NAME _______________________________________ AGE ___________ YEAR __________
NAME OF CLUB ___________________________________________________________________________
COUNTY
___________________________________________________________________________
DATE RECORD STARTED_________________________COMPLETED_____________________
1. Did you display your collection in class , at Congress, or at a fair?
2. How many insects did you collect,
identify, and pin?
3. List their names:
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