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Incredible Insects (Ages 4-18)

Hydrogen Explore the incredible world of live Australian insects and arachnids in this fun hands-on workshop.

Can you correctly identify dangerous Australian spiders in the wild? Take our interactive in-class quiz to find out!

Learn to make a scientific sketch, feed the insects, and test your assumptions about Australian wildlife.

Handle live insects and microfauna for an unforgettable experience that will inspire a love for entomology and biology.

Students will have the amazing opportunity to:

Handle live insects in class
Overcome their fear and unlock their curiosity for these incredible creatures.
Learn to make a scientific sketch from a live specimen
Feed the insects and study their unique habits
Discover the life cycles and behaviors of different insects and arachnids.
Test their assumptions about Australian wildlife through an interactive quiz.

This engaging and fun-filled workshop is the perfect way to inspire a love for entomology and biology among students, while providing them with a truly unforgettable experience handling and learning about these fascinating live creatures.

Objectives

To introduce students to the diversity of live Australian insects and arachnids.
To teach students how to safely handle and study live insects and arachnids.
To provide students with the opportunity to make a scientific sketch of a live specimen.
To teach students about the life cycles and behaviors of different insects and arachnids.
To challenge students' assumptions about Australian wildlife through an interactive quiz.

Outcomes

Students will be able to identify and describe different types of Australian insects and arachnids.
Students will be able to handle live insects and arachnids with confidence and safety.
Students will be able to create a scientific sketch of a live specimen.
Students will have a better understanding of the life cycles and behaviors of different insects and arachnids.
Students will have a better understanding of Australian wildlife and its diversity.
Students will have fun and be inspired to learn more about entomology and biology.

Dates and Locations

No public classes are currently scheduled for this workshop.

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Group Bookings

Class	Style	Price per student	Length
Extended	Workshop	$20	1hr

Group Size: The show-style is suited to groups of 5 - 30 students.
The extended workshop has a maximum of 2 groups of 15 children, with 2 classes running back-to-back.
Length can be adjusted to suit group requirements

Minimum group booking of $700 required

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Workshop Details

Prerequisites: None. Introductory course – no prior experience or skills needed.
Materials Required: None. All are provided.