Minibeast Safari

Years Prep - 2

Excursion program overview

This program explores the biodiversity found within three habitats: forest floor, freshwater pond and compost bin.  Students go on Safari with a Gould League education officer.  Activities include:

• “On Safari” – a short play by our educators to introduce the topic.
• Video Microscope Demonstration – Students observe live specimens on a TV screen. Live specimens from three different habitats are shown and discussed. Information about body parts, life cycles, food chains and adaptations can be included.
• Ponding - Students use dip nets, ID charts and containers to collect and identify pond creatures.
• Worms Up Close - Students have a close up look at compost worms using hand lenses and discover what cocoons and saddles look like.
• Biodiversity Hunt - Students explore our indigenous forest/garden and search for and collect amazing minibeasts.
• Giant Compost Bin - Students venture through our incredible shrinking machine to explore inside a compost bin.

Outreach program overview

Most of these activities are included when we come to your school (excluding the Giant Compost Bin and Ponding).