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| Location | Your school |
| Cost | DoE $16 per student - GST free Non-gov school cost $26 per student - GST free, minimum charge $600 |
| Risk assessment | |
| Bring | Students wear hats, sports uniform and reusable name tag. |
| Supporting resources |
Invertebrate Explorer - available free from Apple Books |
| Medical or special needs | Notify Field of Mars staff prior to incursion. Students, staff and visitors must not attend if unwell, even with mild symptoms. |
| Extreme or wet weather | Days predicted to be above 35ºC, high winds, extreme bush fire danger and dust storms may result in the incursion being modified, postponed or cancelled. |
| Cancellations | Cancellations with less than four school weeks' notice will incur a $500 administration fee. This does not apply to cancellations due to weather or fire danger. |
Time |
Classes |
Morning session 9.30–11.00 |
Up to three classes |
Middle session 11.30–1.00 |
Up to three classes |
Afternoon session 1.30–3.00 |
Up to three classes |
Students will explore the world of ants and other invertebrates to build knowledge and vocabulary of their features, habitat, behaviours and role.
What can we learn about ants and their friends by watching them?
What can I learn about ants and their friends by thinking like one?
An outdoor reading of the picture book Hey, Little Ant challenges students to consider an ant's point of view. To find out more, students observe the behaviours of ants and other invertebrates in their natural habitat and use magnifying equipment to identify their unique features.
Students will record their findings in a class scrapbook using field journaling techniques. A word bank of Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary will be developed to support word choices when writing texts.
An ant's eye view
To develop a deeper understanding of an ant's perspective, students will explore their mini world through a macro lens, play role play games and build a model of an invertebrate. Appropriate word choices are encouraged and recorded for use in the classroom.
English K-10 Syllabus (2022)
Outcomes
Vocabulary
Understanding and responding to literature
English textual concept - perspective
Students understand that perspectives may differ and that these differences need to be considered
They learn that:
perspective may be expressed in different ways including the values expressed and the form of expression.
Science and Technology K-10 Syllabus (2017)
Outcomes
A student:
observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas ST1-1WS-S
Working scientifically
explore and answer questions through participation in guided scientific investigations (ACSIS025, ACSIS038)
compare observations with those of others (ACSIS041, ACSIS213)
make safe choices when using materials and equipment
Content
Students:
describe the external features of a variety of living things (ACSSU017)
identify that living things live in different places that suit their needs (ACSSU211)
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