Stage 1 - Minibeast Safari

'The smallest insect is as important as the largest bear' Tom Brown, Jr.

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About this excursion

Students explore the exciting world of invertebrates, observe the characteristics of living things. After collecting and observing a number of different specimens the students will create their own minibeast and design a habitat for their creature.

Focus:

The purpose of this one-day program is to provide students with opportunities to explore the exciting world of invertebrates and to observe the characteristics of these creatures and determine the value they have within different ecosystems.

Excursion activities

Your students explore the centre searching for minibeasts. Learning about food chains, habitats, and the impact of humans on an ecosystem.
In the classroom your students will be able to see up close examples of real live animals and use the microscopes to discover more about the minibeasts that live in the area around the classroom.
We will examine minibeasts that live on the land and in the water and discuss whether they are predators or prey.

Important information

Cost

Cost:

  • NSW DoE School - $15 per student

  • Non-Government and Independent schools - $700 per Wambangalang teacher.

    *Please note that larger groups may require more than 1 Wambangalang teacher.

Location
on site at Wambangalang
Key syllabus outcomes and content

Learning intentions/syllabus links (Which year, which subject)

  • Students will know that living things are classified into different groups based on their external features  ST1-4LW-S
  • Students will understand that living things are adapted to live in different environments ST1-4LW-S
  • Students will be able to collaboratively conduct an investigation to collect and present data ST1-1WS-S

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