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Bugs and Biodiversity

Students will learn about the different lifecycle patterns of insects, including complete and incomplete metamorphosis. Students will be given the opportunity to practice what they learn about metamorphosis through a lifecycles game. Students will explore different insect and animal habitats in the forest through a scavenger hunt and get hands on experience handling wildlife through a bug hunt activity. 

Grade(s): 2
Curriculum: Science
Themes: Insect and animal lifecycles. 
Respect for plants/animals and impact of human behaviours. 
Type: Field Study
Duration: 1 Hour
Location: Sir Winston Churchill, Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Max. Group Size: 30
Fees: $2 per student
Availability: May - June, September - October
Updated: Jan 20, 2026