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Details of Insect Investigation Field Trip
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| FieldTrip Name | Insect Investigation | | |
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| Short General Program Description | This program begins with a 30-minute introduction to insects, where we explore basic physiology, characteristics, metamorphosis, and ecology. Afterwards, we’ll travel through various habitats with nets, searching for insects in their environment. All insects will be released. | | |
| Target Grades | Early Childhood
K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
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| Program Length: | 1.5 hours | | |
| Group size: | 20 per naturalist, 10 person minimum | | |
| Time of Year available: | April through October | | |
| Program Objectives: | Students will be able to- Explain the lifecycle of insects
- Compare body parts of insects and explain how they are used
- Explain the needs of living organisms
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| Subjects | Science
Subject Benchmarks:
Life Sciences K-2
Life Sciences: Discover that there are living things, nonliving things and pretend things and describe the basic needs of living things (organisms).
Life Sciences: Explain how organisms function and interact with their physical environment.
Life Sciences 3-5
Life Sciences: Analyze plant and animal structures and functions needed for survival and describe the flow of energy through a system that all organisms use to survive.
Life Sciences: Analyze animal (arthropods) structures and functions needed for survival and describe the flow of energy through a system that all organisms (arthropods) use to survive.
Scientific Ways of Knowing, Grades K-2
Life Sciences: Recognizing the importance of respect for all living things.
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| How to Schedule | To schedule, call the Naturalist office at (937) 277-4178. | | |
| Other Topics | If you have other topics, please contact us. We'd be happy to discuss the possibilities | | |
| Accommodations | A picnic shelter and tables are available for lunch nearby | | |
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