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Backyard Bush Blitz - Collection Methods
Lesson3 of 8 in this unit
Cool+PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishScienceBiologyEnvironmentalBiodiversityCitizen Science
Lesson Summary
Students will consider the role of entomologists, and the need to catch insects in order to study them. They will then research and analyse various insect collecting methods/devices, before making and creating an insect collection device. Students will then learn why the roles of teams are so important in any collection method.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the role of the entomologist
- understand that each insect collection method achieves a different result
- understand why teamwork is important when collecting animals
Success criteria
Students can:
- analyse one insect collection method
- describe the safe use of one insect collection method
- actively contribute to a team environment while collecting insects
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