Science Fun

Insect Investigator Kit

Learn how to put together a simple and inexpensive kit to start locating and investigating insects and bugs.

 

Materials:

  • Magnifying glass
  • Net
  • Containers with lids
  • Tweezers
  • Bag or backpack
  • Notebook
  • Pencil

 

Instructions:

  1. Gather the magnifying glass, containers with lids, tweezers, notebook, pencil and any other items you will need for your Insect Investigator Kit in the backpack. 
  2. Carry your net and explore areas for insects.
  3. Use your net and tweezers to gently collect insect specimens.
  4. Place the specimens in the containers.
  5. Observe with the magnifying glass.
  6. Write your observations in the notebook.
  7. Release the insects. 

 

 

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How it Works:

An entomologist is a scientist that studies and observes insects. 

 

Make This A Science Project:

Use you Insect Investigator Kit to explore a specific area at different times throughout the year. Did you find different insects? 

 

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