It's a bug's life

Stage 1 - Science and Technology (Living world)

Students dipnetting for water bugs in Dragonfly Creek

Dipnetting for aquatic macroinvertebrates at Dragonfly Creek

Investigating features of aquatic macroinvertebrates using microscopes

Students matching resin animals to animals on a chart

Observing special features to identify and classify 'bush bugs'

Identifying insect body parts and completing observational drawings

Identifying insect body parts and completing observational drawings

Program

'It's a bug's life' is a Stage 1 excursion delivered at Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education Centre. On this excursion, students become scientists to investigate the external features and life cycles of living things. Students use microscopes and dipnets, identify, classify and complete an observational drawing of a terrestrial bug.

Important information

Syllabus outcomes and content

Science and Technology K-6 syllabus (2017)

Living World

ST1-4LW-S - A student describes observable features of living things and their environments.

Working Scientifically

ST1-1WS-S - A student observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas.

Activities

Students will:

dipnet to investigate the variety of living things found within an aquatic environment
examine the external features of aquatic insects and amphibians using microscopes. Discuss the life cycles, special adaptations and survival needs of these living things
examine the external features of terrestrial insects. Sketch and label diagrams of insects and discuss different ways we can classify living things.

Teacher information


Vehicle access	Address: 59 Whitmore Road, Maraylya Large buses/coaches can drop students and teachers at the entrance on Whitmore Road. It is a 400m walk down the drive to the classroom. Bus drop off and pick up should be timed to allow for the walk from the road to the classroom. These times can be negotiated as needed to allow for earlier or later start and finish times. Minibuses and visitors arriving by private car can enter the gates on Whitmore Road and drive part way down the drive to the signposted 'Visitor parking' area near the mud brick shed. It is a short 100m walk from the visitor parking area to the classroom and office area. We kindly ask that visitors do not drive beyond this point in order to ensure the safety of our students.
Student numbers	Up to 3 classes Max. 30 students per class (Please book for multiple dates if numbers exceed 90 students)
What to bring	Students Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor learning (most students wear school uniform or sports uniform) Hat Covered walking shoes Wet weather gear if appropriate (not umbrellas) Own recess and lunch ('nude food'/plastic free food is encouraged!) Refillable water bottle Teachers Own recess and lunch. Visiting adults are welcome to use the refrigerator and microwave. Tea and coffee is provided. Refillable water bottle Special medical/learning requirements for individual students (such as medication, hearing devices)
Adverse weather	On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Longneck Lagoon EEC staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements.
Medical notifications	Notify Longneck Lagoon EEC by completing and returning the student welfare form at least one week before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.
Further information	Welcome to Longneck Lagoon EEC

Excursion resources

Stage 1 Science and Technology (Living world)- Excursion information including optional pre and post visit activities.

Excursion worksheet - Worksheets will be printed and supplied by Longneck Lagoon EEC.

Observational drawing assessment rubric

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