Displays may consist of specialized groups of insects, or relate to any aspect of insect life. Displays should be presented in a clear, concise, and interesting manner. Educational classes are limited to one standard box, a maximum of 150 specimens, and work performed during the current year. Title of the exhibit should be indicated inside the box. Purpose of the project is to learn more about the importance, life cycles, biology, ecology, diversity, etc. of insects and related arthropods.
Subject matter can be as varied as the animals themselves.
I Class 4900 - Collection. Display in one standard box a minimum of 50 and maximum of 125 species representing at least 7 orders. Follow the general rules listed for all collections. Specimens should be grouped according to order with the order labels to be pinned to the base of the box. Members can exhibit in this class a maximum of 3 years, or until they receive a purple ribbon at the Kansas State Fair, whichever comes first.