In-Class Activity

Insects in Action

Animals

Butterflies, bees and fireflies. Learn to recognize insects and discuss their importance in nature.

CONTENTS

Learn the anatomy of insects through a presentation;

Discover artifacts and collections of preserved insects;

Handle a live insect (only in Montreal).*

*The choice of the live animal is at the discretion of the nature educator. In the event of a discomfort or phobia towards a particular animal, please specify when booking.

Preschool and Cycle One only:

Game to differentiate insects from critters.

Cycles Two and Three only:

Educational game of association to discover the adaptations and habits of some common species.

Additional 30 minutes:

Presentation of the life cycle of insects, with live insects representing the 3 stages of metamorphosis.

REQUIREMENTS

Computer and interactive whiteboard (or projector).


GOOD TO KNOW

There are additional fees for transportation.

Tasting of seasoned insects available in Montreal (+ $9/group)

Words appearing on some of the material may be in French.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Montréal: reservations@guepe.qc.ca

Eastern Townships: estrie@guepe.qc.ca

Tel.:
Montréal : (514) 710-6829 - Estrie : (819) 742-0828
Email:
reservations@guepe.qc.ca
Address:
Location:
Indoors, at your school or virtual workshop
Region:
Montréal
Eastern Townships
Price:

Quantity discount available depending on the number of activities booked the same day

Age :

Preschool and Cycle One Kids

Cycle Two Kids

Cycle Three Kids

Season :
Fall / Winter / Spring
Date :

All school year

Duration:
1 hr or 1 hr 30 min.
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