Who's bugging who?

Stage 2 - Science and Technology

Students dipnetting at Dragonfly Creek
Dipnetting at Dragonfly Creek to investigate aquatic life
Students looking through a microscope
Using microscopes to examine aquatic invertebrates and learn about their life cycles
Students playing a game in the bush
Participating in a 'web' of life' activity to understand the interdependence of living things

Program

'Who's bugging who' is a Stage 2 excursion delivered at Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education Centre. Students investigate similarities and differences between the life cycles of living things and understand how environments and living things are interdependent. Students will dipnet, examine animals under microscopes and participate in an interactive 'web of life' activity.

Important information

Syllabus outcomes and content

Science and Technology K-6 syllabus (2017)

Living World

ST2-4LW-S – A student compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things.

Working Scientifically

ST2-1WS-S – A student questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations.

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
  • develop an understanding of the interdependence of species by participating in a ‘web of life’ activity.
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 2 Science and Technology - Excursion information including optional pre and post visit activities.

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