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Amazing Insects
Grade Level:  2
Duration:  3 hours
Offered:  April - September
Description:
Program Duration: 3 hours

 

 

Indoor Presentation:

  • Interactive presentation covering:
  • What is an insect?
  • Review of the life cycles of various insects
  • The basic needs of insects and where they make their homes

Outdoor Component:

  • Students take part in a short nature hike into the McCurdy Woodland.
  • Exploration for signs of insects in a field 
  • Critter dipping with nets and containers at several ponds to find insects in various stages of their life cycles.

For a detailed list of curriculum and competencies outcomes please contact the NREC (nrec@novascotia.ca)