“Special Bug Investigation” – Kids Entertainment Or Activity
Kids, come along and explore the cool world of worms and bugs, using magnifiers.
Join Brian “The Worm Man” and investigate a series of bugs encased in resin and LIVE worms, LIVE worm cocoons & LIVE beneficial composting bugs!
This hands-on activity uses illuminated magnifiers so that kids can examine specimens closely. Kids can also look at info sheets showing cool information about each specimen.
All live specimens are sealed in plastic dishes so that they can’t escape.
This is a very unique, entertaining and educational activity, that kids & parents alike are sure to love.
We could pair this activity with another minor activity such as:
- We bring worms & composting into the activity by letting the kids “Dig & Discover” in active worm farm material.
- We bring a Nature Discovery tray with magnifiers.
- One of the other set activities that we offer.
Australian Curriculum & classroom extension information available for teachers & educators.
Details Of Activity
Children investigate a series of bugs encased in resin and LIVE worms, LIVE worm cocoons & LIVE beneficial composting bugs.
Ø A set of “40 power illuminated magnifiers” are supplied for the children to examine the specimens more closely.
Ø Children examine a total of at least 11 specimens with their senses of sight.
Ø All live specimens are sealed in plastic dishes.
Ø All specimens have an info sheet containing some graphics and any cool information about them.
Ø A neat record of the experience is given in the form of a list the children make of the specimens, where they also answer a short question about each one.
Ø The children then get a “Special Bug Investigators” stamp on their activity sheet.
Ø 30 magnifiers are available, to suit a group size of up to 25 to 30 children. If children pair up, larger groups can be catered to.
Ø Multiple groups can be completed in series.
Depending on the ages of the children, the time available and your requirements, Brian can do a small presentation on composting & worm farming, sustainability, the waste problem in Australia & the place and purpose of BUGS in composting & worm farming.
Multiple groups can be completed in series.
