描述
The CurioDen Classroom Ant Farm Set — 12 Units is the school-wide version of our observation lab: twelve boxed gel ant farms, twelve printed observation journals and a printed teacher guide in one shelf-ready carton. It serves a grade level or science-lab rotation without re-ordering, at roughly six dollars per student.
What’s included in the 12-unit classroom set
- 12 ant farm habitats — ABS base, acrylic viewing panel and sealed gel cartridge, individually boxed so two classrooms can split the set.
- 12 observation journals — dated prompts, sketch boxes, a prediction page and a data table.
- 1 printed teacher guide — six core lesson plans plus six extension labs a substitute can pick up.
- 12 colony sourcing cards — a U.S.-focused guide to sourcing a colony safely; live ants are not included.
- 2 storage totes — six stations each, so two teachers can share one purchase.
Curriculum fit: life cycle, ecosystems and observation journaling
Twelve stations let a grade-level team run the same investigation in parallel and pool results. Three strands run through the unit: 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, plus a controlled food or moisture comparison) 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 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 a coordinator can map the unit to the district framework.
Classroom logistics: twelve stations, 20–30 minute setup, shared storage
- Setup takes 20–30 minutes per tote: seat the cartridges, add water to the marked line and place nests in indirect light.
- Twelve stations serve up to 48 students in groups of four, or six classrooms in parallel.
- Lab-period friendly: daily observation fits 10 minutes; extension labs suit a 40–45 minute period.
- Two totes keep ownership clear and stack on a standard shelf; label by teacher when splitting.
Specifications
| Set contents | 12 ant farm units, 12 journals, 1 teacher guide with 6 core plans and 6 extension labs, 12 sourcing cards, 2 totes |
|---|---|
| Materials | ABS base, acrylic viewing panel, sealed gel cartridge, printed sleeve |
| Set carton | Approx. 52 × 38 × 30 cm; 7.8 kg (17.2 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 works with districts, education distributors and museum gift shops inside their existing purchasing process.
- Purchase orders: email your PO to ; we invoice the district or school, 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 available for bid packets and board approvals.
- 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 or curriculum 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 |
Bulk STEM kits, wholesale ant farm sets and private label. Distributors and museum shops can take this SKU as a case-packed grade-level set; 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.
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. 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 48 students in groups of four; a class of 30 uses it in two rotations, or a grade-level team runs six classrooms in parallel.
Can the set be split across classrooms?
Yes. It ships as 12 individually boxed stations with two totes, so one PO can cover two teachers; ask for a packing split note.
Can we use a purchase order?
Yes — send the PO to ; we invoice the district and offer Net 30 terms for approved public institutions. Standard orders ship in 15–25 days; 500+ set orders in 25–35 days.
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