Entomologist's Backpack Kit

Discover the fascinating world of insects with our engaging Entomologist's Backpack Kit! This comprehensive kit provides young scientists with professional tools and techniques to collect, observe, and study insects through hands-on exploration.

The kit includes essential entomologist tools and materials:

• Professional insect collecting tools
• Complete specimen preservation supplies
• UV black light for night collecting
• Insect habitat and choice chamber
• Specimen mounting and display materials
• Safety equipment and preservation chemicals
• Collection storage box

Through engaging activities, young entomologists will:

• Learn multiple insect collection methods
• Study insects in different environments
• Create and observe insect habitats
• Conduct behavioral experiments
• Practice specimen preservation techniques
• Mount and label collected specimens
• Start a scientific insect collection
• Study insect responses to stimuli

The detailed manual guides students through each activity with clear instructions, important safety notes, and age-appropriate scientific explanations. It also includes fascinating information about insect behavior, habitats, and biodiversity that brings the activities to life. Spark your student's interest in entomology and possibly inspire a future career studying insects with this comprehensive kit that brings real scientific exploration right to your home!

Note: Backpack may vary based on supplier availability.

This kis includes:

• Batteries
• Cardstock
• Cheesecloth
• Choice chamber
• Cups
• Ethyl acetate
• Fish net
• Insect habitat
• Insect net
• Insect pins
• Killing jar
• Magnifying glass
• Pinning forceps
• Pipet
• Rubber bands
• Spreading board
• Storage box
• UV black light

• K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals need to survive.
• K-ESS3-1: Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals and the places they live.
• 2-LS4-1: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
• 3-LS4-3: Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.