描述
The CurioDen Classroom Ant Farm Set — 6 Units is a ready-to-run observation lab in one carton: six boxed gel ant farms, six printed observation journals and a printed teacher guide. A teacher can run a multi-week life-science unit without ordering six separate kits, and most districts find this configuration easiest to put on a purchase order.
What’s included in the 6-unit classroom set
- 6 ant farm habitats — ABS base, acrylic viewing panel and sealed gel cartridge, individually boxed for separate stations.
- 6 observation journals — dated prompts, sketch boxes, a prediction page and a data table.
- 1 printed teacher guide — six lesson plans: setup, ant biology, tunnelling, feeding and cleaning.
- 6 colony sourcing cards — a U.S.-focused guide to sourcing a colony safely; live ants are not included.
- 1 storage tote — keeps stations, spare cartridges and journals together between school years.
Curriculum fit: life cycle, ecosystems and observation journaling
Each lesson plan names the question it answers, so a teacher can sequence the unit in one planning period. Three strands run through it: life cycle (which colony stages are visible in a gel nest, compared with reference diagrams), ecosystems (the colony as a system with producers, consumers and decomposers) and observation journaling (predict, observe at a fixed time, measure, sketch, then write an evidence-based claim).
No standards code is printed on the box. District scope-and-sequence documents differ, and a specific alignment claim creates procurement questions during bid review; the guide lists suggested grade bands and each lesson’s driving question so teachers can map the unit to their own framework.
Classroom logistics: six stations, 20–30 minute setup, compact storage
- Setup takes 20–30 minutes once: seat the cartridges, add water to the marked line and place nests in indirect light.
- Six stations serve up to 24 students in groups of four; a class of 30 runs two rotations.
- Daily observation fits a 10-minute slot; the journal prompts keep non-lesson days short.
- Storage is one tote about the footprint of a letter tray; keep sealed spares flat and out of direct sun.
Specifications
| Set contents | 6 ant farm units, 6 journals, 1 teacher guide with 6 lesson plans, 6 sourcing cards, 1 tote |
|---|---|
| Materials | ABS base, acrylic viewing panel, sealed gel cartridge, printed sleeve |
| Set carton | Approx. 42 × 32 × 26 cm; 4.2 kg (9.3 lb) |
| Carton quantity | 2 sets per export carton |
| MOQ | 500 sets for distributor and private-label orders; singles accepted online |
| Lead time | 25–35 days for 500+ sets; 15–25 days for standard orders |
| Age grade | 6+ with adult supervision |
| Live ants | Not included — ships without live ants |
| Compliance | CPC and ASTM F963 test reports available on request |
| Note | Dimensional data provisional pending supplier confirmation; request the current spec sheet. |
Purchasing, paperwork and school compliance
CurioDen sells to schools, districts, education distributors and museum gift shops, and works inside your existing purchasing process.
- Purchase orders: email your PO to ; we invoice the school or district, ship to the PO address and offer Net 30 terms for approved public institutions.
- Quotes and bid documentation: line-item quotation, spec sheet, freight estimate and delivery schedule on request.
- W-9 and vendor setup: W-9 available on request; we can complete your new-vendor form.
- Sole-source letter: available on request for single-source classroom purchases.
- Tax exemption: school and district exemption certificates accepted.
Safety and compliance. For ages 6+ with adult supervision. WARNING: Choking Hazard — Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Ships without live ants: live ants are not included, and each set includes a colony sourcing guide for U.S. classrooms. We do not ship live ants; sourcing guidance is provided for U.S. customers, and some states restrict live ant import. CPC and ASTM F963 test reports available on request. Country of origin: China; CurioDen is the seller and importer of record.
Wholesale tiers, distributor pricing and OEM
Volume pricing is quoted per account so freight is priced honestly rather than folded into a discount:
| 1–9 sets | List price |
|---|---|
| 10–49 sets | 10% off list |
| 50–199 sets | 20% off list |
| 200+ sets | Quoted per order |
| Distributors | 50–55% off list; MOQ 500 sets |
Wholesale ant farm kits, bulk STEM kits and private label. We supply distributors, school-supply catalogues and museum shops with case-packed sets; your logo on box and teacher guide from 500 sets, with a custom lesson insert from 1,000. Private-label runs take 25–35 days after artwork approval. Ask for the wholesale price list.
Most districts order for August–September delivery, with a second window in February–April; place bulk orders at least 45 days before your in-school date.
Frequently asked questions
Are live ants included?
No. Every set ships without live ants. Each box includes a U.S. colony sourcing card, and some states restrict live ant import, so check state guidance first.
How many students does it serve?
Up to 24 students in groups of four, one station each. Classes above 30 should run two rotations or add a 12-unit set.
Can we use a school purchase order?
Yes. Send the PO to with billing and ship-to details; we invoice the school or district, not the teacher.
What is the lead time and gel storage?
Standard orders ship in 15–25 days, 500+ set orders in 25–35 days. Store sealed cartridges flat, out of sunlight and below 25 °C (77 °F).
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