To raise an insect and watch its development is a great way to study not only insect biology but also insect behavior. The primary requirement for such study is to provide yourself a container to hold the insect; you can use any tightly sealed container with an opening for air. Glass jars work well […]

A collection of insects is always appealing for spectators especially on science fair projects. The collection may consist of the sample insect used in the project, any species of insects found in a single ecosystem, or even the life cycle or life stages that the insect takes which will be very useful for insect researches […]

Before pursuing any study of insects, it’s an excellent idea to get an insect field guide. A list of these guides can be bought from your local bookstores and many of these guides probably can be found in your local or school library or somehow found on science books you already have purchased. Field guides […]

With a microscope, you can watch a crystal garden grow right on a glass slide. You can do this by dissolving two tablespoon of salt in one-quarter cup of water. You will notice that some of the salt will remain in the bottom of the cup.
Next, place a drop of the clear liquid on a […]