CREA has developed an innovative educational kit designed for schools, enabling students to directly observe the entire life cycle of the silkworm at any time during the school year. Thanks to an advanced design, the system maintains a constant internal temperature, creating optimal conditions for the insect’s growth.
A key feature of the kit is the artificial mulberry-based diet, patented by the CREA sericulture laboratory in Padua. This substitute for fresh leaves simplifies silkworm rearing, even in environments where the mulberry plant is not readily available.
The kit is currently being tested in several Italian schools and is now reaching partner institutions in other countries. To assist teachers and students through the various stages of silkworm rearing, a detailed illustrated guide has been developed, providing step-by-step instructions and educational insights.
All information about the kit and supporting educational materials can be found on the dedicated page of the project’s official website: https://aracneproject.eu/educational-kit/