The Best Science Education Insect Kits of 2023

DIG UP 3 REAL BUGS - Perfect activity for bug lovers! Kids will uncover 3 perfectly preserved insect specimens (spiny spider, fortune beetle, scorpion)

AN EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURE - Children will learn all about their specimens and many other fascinating arthropods with National Geographic’s full-color learning guide

PERFECT FOR HOMESCHOOL - Create an interactive lesson with this hands-on science kit! This insect digging activity will create memories that will last a lifetime

DISPLAY AND SHOW FRIENDS - Inspect these fascinating creatures from all angles! They are preserved in transparent acrylic for easy examination

RESPECTED QUALITY - Providing children with the best educational toys, this kit comes with National Geographic’s 100% satisfaction guarantee

EASY TO USE- Just place the butterfly or insect specimen in the groove of the specimen spreading board and spread the wings to display the specimen.

TEACHING AIDS- This bug display box is a scientific experiment teaching tool that can display specimens intuitively.

RELIABLE QUALITY- Specimen display board is made of PVC material, which is reliable in quality and can be used for a long time.

SMALL AND LIGHT- Specimen board is small and light, easy to carry and store.

SIMPLE DESIGN- Butterfly mounting spreading board design is simple and more practical.

Designed for spreading insect wings prior to mounting. It is great for allowing butterflies wings to spread and dry. specimen storage box

Easy to use. Pin a thin strip of paper over each wing to hold them flat until they dry out. experimental specimen board

It is made from good quality PVC material for long time and durable use. science education tool

You can easily place a moth, butterflies, or other insects body in the indentation on the spreading board. experiment teaching tool

With it, elementary and junior high school students can easily fix and spread insect wings. butterfly spreading board

TWO MICROSCOPES IN ONE! Use the lower LED lights to view biological specimens on slides or switch over to the upper lights to examine 3D objects in intricate detail. The perfect STEM activity for boys and girls.

OVER 50 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED – Explore a curated set of 10 prepared slides with a range of biological specimens, then create your own with the included blank slides and covers, tweezers, and an eye-dropper. This complete kit also includes a Petri dish for plant labs, a mini geode, and more!

POWERFUL LEARNING TOOL – This microscope features two sets of optical glass lenses providing 20x and 50x magnification, and is easy to operate making learning fun and accessible for young scientists. Kids science experiments have never been so fun!

BRINE SHRIMP EXPERIMENT INCLUDED – Track the life cycle of brine shrimp with the complete included experiment! Includes hatchery station, shrimp eggs, petri dish, and lab manual. Includes a detailed, full-color STEM learning guide.

HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL TOYS - National Geographic is proud to make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all our products are backed by exceptional service.

Set of 100 stainless steel insect pins (size #0) - 2 vials of 100 pins

Packaged in sturdy, safe hard-plastic vials for easy access, efficient organization and storage

Stainless steel insect pins improve the presentation of your specimens

Size #0 insect pins are 40mm long X 0.29mm thick perfect for displaying small insects such as houseflies and fireflies

Scroll down for information to determine what size pins you will need

【Safety material】- The high transparency plastic slide is cleaned in advance so that it’s non-toxic, no stains, scratches and any bacteria. there is no danger of sharp corners on the fingers because the microscope slides have smooth edges

【Classification label】- The specimens is well prepared, well labeled, it’s easy to classify and collect for permanent storage&moisture-proof

【Clear observation】- Stereo microscopy with top and bottom lights can provide the best microscopic image which is clean , clear, and well-dyed. cell tissue slides will stimulate young children and slides with insect parts will be more interesting for them

【Amazing quantity】- We have prepared 48 slides of plant, insect and animal tissues for basic biology education, the children's specimens can provide students or family educators with interesting educational scientific tools and providing excellent teaching aids for biology

【Perfect gift】- A good collection of slides, gift wrapping, is a great gift for a close-up course for a young family member who is just beginning to do biological research

5 LIVE baby caterpillars and nutritious food

Deluxe Chrysalis station log

Caterpillar Quick Guide provides thoughtful instructions

READ ME insert with helpful caterpillar raising tips

Insect Lore guarantees that 3 out of 5 caterpillars will become butterflies

PLEASE NOTE: This item does not include the Butterfly Garden habitat

We cannot ship live insects to Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico

Important NOTE! Please postpone your live order if daytime temperatures in your area are below 55 degrees or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Your caterpillars may not survive their journey to you in extreme heat or cold.

Set of 25 prepared slides, including plants, insects, and animal tissues, for use in biological education

Samples preserved in cedar wood oil and sealed with a coverslip to preserve specimens and prevent contamination

Labeling provides specimen identification

Slides are composed of optical glass for clear viewing

Set comes in fitted wooden storage box to prevent breakage and ease handling

MASSIVE SCIENCE KIT FOR CURIOUS KIDS - More than 15 experiment activities including dueling water tornadoes, building an erupting volcano, growing a crystal, two geologic dig kits, and more

ENOUGH TO GO AROUND - This science lab allows kids to conduct multiple experiments and is great to share with family, friends, or classmates; you will enjoy the magic of discovery together

THE SECRET IS THE SCIENCE - A detailed learning guide teaches the science at work in the experiments, allowing your child to develop a deep, lasting appreciation for a variety of Earth sciences

HASSLE-FREE EXPERIMENTS - Clear, easy-to-follow instructions build young scientists' confidence as they experiment, allowing them to focus on the joy of exploration and discovery

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED – The National Geographic STEM series provides kids high-quality educational toys that are a whole lot of fun! If your experience is anything less than extraordinary, let us know so we can make it right for you.