Bugs: Small Crawling and Flying Animals

Become a bug detective and help solve a mystery!

Enhance Your Learning Experience!

This program can be delivered as:

In-School Field Trips

Description: This interactive training session will introduce beginning officers to the small creatures in their own neighbourhoods and beyond. Use real bug specimens to investigate similarities and differences, structure and habits, and characteristics and adaptations of the small crawling and flying creatures all around us. Join the Buggy P.I. Team today!

Format:
Field Trips take place right IN your classroom. Our experienced presenters deliver curriculum-based field trips.

Duration:
2 hours

Volunteers:
4 recommended

Teacher Provides:
N/A

Take Home:
Wooden Insect Catcher

Video Conference

Description: Put your detective glasses on as we are about to dive into a virtual crime scene. As you learn all about bugs and their habitats, you will reveal clues and find evidence to solve the mystery of the stolen honey! At the end of this interactive learning experience, you are bound to become an insect expert as you will be able to describe the characteristics of these tiny creatures and how they adapt and survive in their environment. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself heading outside on a bug hunt as soon as this program is over with your beautifully decorated insect boxes!

Format:
Livestreamed with a presenter using Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc. Curriculum-based. We ship the supplies to the school. Works in all school re-entry scenarios (classroom and home learning).

Duration:
1.5 hours

Volunteers:
2 recommended

Teacher Provides:
Pencils

Take Home:
Wooden Insect Catcher

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This program is from the previous Alberta Science curriculum and contains enrichment content and activities that are relevant for this grade level.

Curricular Highlights

  • Explorations: Examine preserved samples of bugs. Experiment with different mouth types. Examine how camouflage helps bugs stay safe, learn about the food chain, decorate a wooden insect box and problem solve to crack the case!
  • Theme: Bugs: Small Crawling and Flying Animals
  • Grade: 2
  • Categories: Science, Environment, Project-Based

What Teachers Are Saying

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K.EGold Bar School

“The activities were informative and closely tied to the grade 2 Science learning outcomes. The students loved the CSI theme and were highly engaged in the station tasks. I have a diverse group of students and all were able to be involved in the learning. The Presenter was an exceptional and had a great rapport with the students. (In-School program)”

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Grade 2 TeacherSt. Wilfrid School

“The centers were well prepared with a lot of hands-on activities. The visuals were also helpful especially for the grade 2 class that I have that is majorly ELL learners. (In-School program)”

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J.WSweet Grass School

“Not only was this field trip informative but very entertaining. It kept the students engaged throughout the whole time. (In-School program)”

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In-School Field Trip

Price

$ 16.25

per student

(Minimum Fee $243.75)

Video Conference

Price

$ 14.00

per student

(Minimum Fee $210.00)

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Valid from August 21 - October 27, 2023. Programs can take place until June 30, 2024. Promo codes are offered on a limited basis. Promo code must be used at the time of booking. Applies to In-School, Video Conference and Field Trip on Demand programs. Promotional prices are applicable during advertised, time-limited promotional events. Some conditions apply.

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