Project Insect - Using technology to extend an interest

 

We found a new insect!

 

Jen, Janny and Mark found a dead bee in the garden. We carefully picked it up and put it in the bug viewer to take a closer look. "How many legs has it got?" "What colour is it?" were the questions we asked.

 

"The bee has wings."

 

"We’ve got 2 legs."

 

"I found a mosquito." P ran to me and said, then we grabbed the iPad to have a closer look.

 

"It’s green."

 

"It has 6 legs."

 

"Is it a mosquito?"

What learning is happening here?

Children got more curious in different types of critters found in the garden, and with technology, we have the opportunities to take a closer look and find out more about our insects.

Opportunities and possibilities. What's next?

To use technology to discover more about a wide range of insects, and keep hunting for small living creatures in our garden.