Program Summary
Location: Online |
Program Overview |
|
Insects and bugs are everywhere and they are a healthy part of our parks, gardens and outdoor spaces! This activity investigates what our insect friends' look like, how they help us and what they need to live. The videos and activities may be used over several days or weeks to explore different aspects. This activity is designed to help children develop mindful practices through sensory and play-based experiences. |
||
Key Concepts & Questions |
||
• We are a part of a living planet and insects play a very important role
|
||
Learning Outcomes |
||
• VCSSU041 - People use Science in their daily lives
|
||
Program Outline |
||
In this session we explore:
|
||
Logistics |
||
This incursion is delivered in four pre-recorded modules. This incursion is available on-demand.
Please register below to receive the video links and materials to deliver to your students. These materials are available for free.
Please email schools@ecocentre.com with subject "Online incursion enquiry", with:
1) Incursion Topic(s),
2) Three preferred dates and times
3) Number of classes for each topic (a class is up to 25 students)?
4) Year level of the students
5) Contact name, school/organisation and phone number
|

Online Incursions: Exploring the Miniature World of Insects and Bugs
The EcoCentre acknowledges the Kulin Nations, including the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung language group, traditional owners of the land on which we are located. We pay respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Elder members of our multicultural community.