Life cycles
Stage 1 - Science and Technology
Program
'Life cycles' is a Stage 1 excursion delivered at Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education Centre. Students explore the diversity and life cycles of local invertebrates through hands-on investigation. They collect and study aquatic and bush “bugs,” use scientific tools to observe their features, and model life cycle changes. The program builds curiosity and scientific thinking while helping students understand biodiversity and how living things grow and adapt.
Important information
Science and Technology K-6 syllabus (2024)
ST1-SCI-01
Measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky
ST1-PQU-01
Poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect
ST1-DAT-01
Collects, represents and uses data to identify patterns and relationships
Content
Living things change over time
- Collect data about the variety of living things in a local habitat, group them and justify the groupings
- Describe the changes in an animal as it goes through its life cycle using data and scientific models
Students will:
- dipnet for aquatic macroinvertebrates to collect data about the variety of living things in Dragonfly Creek
- classify terrestrial macroinvertebrates and justify their groupings
- use microscopes to identify macroinvertebrates and determine which stage of the life cycle they are currently in
| 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
Teachers
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| 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 |