Entomology (Grades 6-12)

This course can be used for a full or 1/2 credit of elective science. This course will teach students who are bug enthusiast or for students looking for additional science credit. General entomology will be taught self paced or live hybrid (includes 12 Zooms 1:1 with Mrs. Collins) for a semester (1/2 credit). After general entomology is completed, an advanced semester is also available for a full year of credit, if needed.

Platform: Google Classroom

In this course students will learn:

-entomology fields

-entomology careers

-forensic entomology

-living vs nonliving aspects

-insect grouping

-insect anatomy

-insect naming systems and how to use an insect guide

-insect life cycle

-collection techniques

-types of collections (box, jar, flat methods)

-insect identification methods

Students will also create an insect themed spiral notebook full of insect drawings, 3 part insect anatomy sections, and more. 

Students will need to purchase or create an insect collection box, jar, and glass slides. A supply list will be provided upon registration. 

This course will be offered several ways:

Self Paced

This course allows students to work independently on assignments and through the collection process with GC tasks and video help. The parent can also use this provided to curriculum to teach from home, if desired. 

The course will be full of fun videos, lots of crafts, lego creations, painting, and drawing opportunities too. 

The course is a semester long, 17 weeks. 

Instructor Led Live Zoom

The above information will be provided, but with an addition of 12 Zooms with Mrs. Collins during the 17 week semester. 

Entomology Supplies

Here is my Amazon entomology class theme link I organize all of the supplies I use and fun optional supplies too. 

If you have a future entomologist in your home, then you will love the additions to the list for great gift ideas.