Insects are great classroom study organisms. They are easy to
collect and raise and have a fascinating array of life histories.
Because they are small and have tremendous reproductive capacity
ecological studies of dispersion, predation, parasitism and
reproduction can be studied in compressed timeframes and small
areas relative to similar studies of larger organisms. Insects are
also important bioindicators of the health of ecosystems. In a
small space and with very little cost colonies of insects can be
raised in classrooms for use in behavioral and physiological
studies. The purpose of this book is to explain how to build and
use insect collecting and rearing devices and through explanations
of the various techniques stimulate educators to explore the study
of insects in their classrooms. Insects are often given little
consideration with regard to humane handling practices. Please
remember that insects are living creatures and, as such, are
entitled to the same treatment as other living creatures. Teachers
should remember that students look to them for clues to the proper
way of behaving in new situations. When collecting and working in
the "field" educators should teach students to respect the
environment. Do not collect more organisms than needed, treat all
of the organisms you collect with care, and try not to leave signs
of your presence in an area by returning rocks, logs, etc. to their
original locations. If you must kill animals you've collected, do
so quickly and humanely.
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