Teach With Ants — Built for Classrooms

At ANT SHACK, we believe ants are one of the most powerful tools for hands-on learning. From life cycles and ecosystems to behavior, engineering, and responsibility, ant colonies bring science to life in a way students never forget.

That’s why we created ANT SHACK Education — a program designed specifically for schools, teachers, and educational institutions. For more in depth informations, read out ANT SHACK EduBlog.

What Educators Get

Classroom-Ready Ant Supplies

Verified schools receive 30% off all ant-keeping equipment, including:

• Ant farms & formicaria

• Test tubes & founding kits
  

• Access to classroom printables & student handouts

All products are suitable for classroom use and selected with safety, visibility, and ease of care in mind.

Standards-Aligned Teaching Resources (Powered by CourseForge)

ANT SHACK partners with CourseForge, a curriculum generation platform for educators.

As part of our education program, teachers receive:

• Access to ANT SHACK–designed ant science courses

• Ready-made lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, and standards alignments

• Downloadable PDFs and classroom-ready materials

• Free CourseForge credits to explore and download ant-focused lessons

These resources are designed to support real classrooms — not just hobby setups.

Flexible, Not Locked In

Start with ant-based lessons and, if you choose, continue using CourseForge to:

• Customize lessons

• Adjust grade levels

• Create new units across subjects

No complicated integrations. No required subscriptions to get started.

Who Is This For?

This program is open to:

• K–12 teachers

• Schools & school districts

• Universities & colleges

• Museums, science centers & youth programs

If you’re teaching with ants — or want to — you’re welcome here.

 

Need help with funding?

We want to make it as easy as possible to bring ants into your classroom. Download our STEM Classroom Funding Request Template to help you secure approval from your school administration.

• Download as Word Doc

How It Works

1. Apply as an educator or institution

2. Receive your ANT SHACK education discount

3. Get a CourseForge referral code with free credits

4. Access and download ANT SHACK ant curriculum

5. Teach with confidence — and expand if you want

6. Notice: Live ants are sourced separately through trusted partners, depending on location and school requirements.

Apply for Educational Access

Getting started is easy.
Fill out the form below and tell us a bit about your classroom or institution.

Apply for ANT SHACK Education Access

We’ll review your request (typically within 1–2 business days) and get you set up with discounts and curriculum access as quickly as possible.