The concept of the kit was inspired by the illustration of early incubators used by sericulturists at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
The object comprises a wooden body with removable trays located within. A system of tubes facilitates the circulation of heated air or water. The central body is supported by a wooden base, which is adjustable in height and houses the heating device.
The system of circulating water within a cavity and heating it to maintain a uniform temperature within the interior was adapted for the construction of the kit.
Subsequently, the enclosed instructions will elucidate the way the didactic-demonstrative kit was derived from the ancient concepts developed by scientists in past centuries, through the application of contemporary technologies.
The concept of the kit was inspired by the illustration of early incubators used by sericulturists at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
The object comprises a wooden body with removable trays located within. A system of tubes facilitates the circulation of heated air or water. The central body is supported by a wooden base, which is adjustable in height and houses the heating device.
The system of circulating water within a cavity and heating it to maintain a uniform temperature within the interior was adapted for the construction of the kit.
Subsequently, the enclosed instructions will elucidate the way the didactic-demonstrative kit was derived from the ancient concepts developed by scientists in past centuries, through the application of contemporary technologies.
The kit is a teaching aid for elementary and junior high schools that enables them to carry out the rearing of the silkworm in all its stages, from the hatching of eggs to their laying, in a simple and safe way in the classroom. The “ARACNE” kit allows for the integration of natural science education with direct observation of the biological process, making it a valuable tool for students of all ages in understanding the biological cycle of insects. The kit is a small, modern, and specialised laboratory that contains all the necessary equipment for a complete silkworm life cycle. The comprehensive teaching kit includes eggs, feed packages, a rearing box for early stages, a thermometer for temperature control, a heater, detailed instructions, and an in-depth text. The complete rearing cycle lasts approximately forty days, with the effort required amounting to only a few minutes per day. Silkworm rearing is facilitated using a special ready-to-use diet produced by CREA.
The kit is a teaching aid for elementary and junior high schools that enables them to carry out the rearing of the silkworm in all its stages, from the hatching of eggs to their laying, in a simple and safe way in the classroom. The “ARACNE” kit allows for the integration of natural science education with direct observation of the biological process, making it a valuable tool for students of all ages in understanding the biological cycle of insects. The kit is a small, modern, and specialised laboratory that contains all the necessary equipment for a complete silkworm life cycle. The comprehensive teaching kit includes eggs, feed packages, a rearing box for early stages, a thermometer for temperature control, a heater, detailed instructions, and an in-depth text. The complete rearing cycle lasts approximately forty days, with the effort required amounting to only a few minutes per day. Silkworm rearing is facilitated using a special ready-to-use diet produced by CREA.
The educational kit has been developed by CREA and the diet used for the kit is a CREA patent.
ARACNE delivers silkworms to the classroom at any time of the year in support of a comprehensive educational project, encompassing insect biology, history and geography, economics and fashion, art and ecology. Eggs provided by CREA, which has a rich collection of silkworm strains from which to reproduce eggs, can hatch at any time of the year through innovative conservation methods. ARACNE brings life to the school: interest and passion in pupils, curiosity in parents, memories in grandparents. Modernity and tradition in an original product with great potential.
The kit is provided free of charge to pilot classes that are chosen to experience it during the life of the ARACNE project
This video shows how to feed newborn born silkworms their first meal.