Minibeast Safari

Years Prep - 2

Excursion program overview

This program explores the biodiversity found within three habitats: forest floor, freshwater pond and compost bin.  Students go on Safari with a Gould League education officer.  Activities include:

• “On Safari” – a short play by our educators to introduce the topic.
• Video Microscope Demonstration – Students observe live specimens on a TV screen. Live specimens from three different habitats are shown and discussed. Information about body parts, life cycles, food chains and adaptations can be included.
• Ponding - Students use dip nets, ID charts and containers to collect and identify pond creatures.
• Worms Up Close - Students have a close up look at compost worms using hand lenses and discover what cocoons and saddles look like.
• Biodiversity Hunt - Students explore our indigenous forest/garden and search for and collect amazing minibeasts.
• Giant Compost Bin - Students venture through our incredible shrinking machine to explore inside a compost bin.

Outreach program overview

Most of these activities are included when we come to your school (excluding the Giant Compost Bin).

All activities are heaps of fun, active
and hands on!