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S1 Lifecycles and classification incursion

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Lifecycles and classification incursion

NEW Science and Technology K-6 syllabus

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In this engaging Stage 1 incursion, students will become mini-explorers, venturing into their own school grounds to discover the fascinating invertebrates living in trees and leaf litter.

Using a variety of equipment, they will carefully find, capture, and observe, using magnifiers, these important animals in their natural habitats.

They will compare the life stages of different animals and describe how their external features change as they grow, deepening their understanding of life cycles and the diversity of living things.

Butterfly on flower
Beetles

Inquiry questions

How do plants and animals change throughout their life cycles, and what do they need to survive?

How do scientists classify living things, and why is classification important in understanding nature?

Invertebrates features

The program commences with a short presentation about the different types of invertebrates, their features, where they live, and the amazing reproductive behaviour of these insects. The students will also meet a live leaf insect (Phasmid).

Invertebrate hunt

Students will work in groups to search for invertebrates in trees, leaf litter and gardens around the school. The collected invertebrates will be examined using magnifiers and identified using ID charts.

Collected specimens study

Students will brings some of the invertebrates that they collected into the classroom and they will be magnified onto a IWB for the class to view and discuss.

During this time, students will also be able to examine a variety of sample invertebrates in perspex to explore the similarities and differences between invertebrates.

NOTE: Gibberagong staff can work within established school times on the day. Please contact the Centre to disucss.

Time

Classes
9.30am - 11.00am Class A and B
11.00am - 11.30am Break 1
11.30am - 1.00pm Class C and D
1.00pm - 1.30pm Break 2
1.30pm - 3.00m Class E and F

 

Location

Your school

Cost

2025 DoE $15 per student - GST free

2025 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750 per class. 

Risk Assessments

View the sample risk assessment

A complete risk assessment will be sent upon confirmation.
Preparation

Please provide one learning space/classroom for all participating classes for the duration of the day. 

Please ensure the space has a smart board

What to bring

Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask.

Students wear reusable name tag and sports uniform.

Adverse weather

On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), a Gibberagong staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangments.

Medical notifications

Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the incursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.

Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus 

Outcomes (2024)

A student:

> measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky ST1-SCI-01

> poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect ST1-PQU-01

> collects, represents and uses data to identify patterns and relationships ST1-DAT-01

Content

Living things change over time

  • Recognise that data can be collected through observation, testing and research, and that it can be represented as descriptions, diagrams, graphs, images and tables
  • Collect data about the variety of living things in a local habitat, group them and justify the groupings
  • Describe the changes in a plant as it grows using data and scientific models
  • Describe the changes in an animal as it goes through its life cycle using data and scientific models

 

Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2025

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