Going Buggy Field Trip

Program Description

Students will discover the parts of an insect, compared to other animals. The life cycles of different insects will be investigated. Depending on weather, students may go on a “bug hunt” outdoors OR learn about other animals that eat insects, with an indoor feeding demonstration. Instruction will include discussion, songs, observation of live animals & habitats, and hands-on group activities. 

Three Rotations (Pre-K & K)

  • What is an Insect 
  • Life Cycles of Insects 
  • What Eats Insects (indoor lobby) OR Bug Hunt (outdoor patio)

Program Details

  • Program length: 90
  • Minimum: 10 students 
  • Maximum: 3 classes, or 100 students, per program time slot
  • Chaperones required: 1 chaperone per 15 students
  • Cost: $5/person

Frederick County Science Essential Curriculum & Maryland Social Studies & Science Standards (MSSS): 

K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-3

SC.PK00. – Science (Pre-Kindergarten) Standards 

SC.PK00.30.01: Observe a variety of familiar plants and animals to describe how they are alike and different. (PK - 3.A.1)

SC.PK00.30.01.a: Observe and collect data about how some animals are alike in the way they look and the things they do. (PK - 3.A.1.a)

SC.PK00.30.01.c: Use oral language to compare pictures of models of several plants or animals that look alike, and several plants or animals that look different, and respond to questions that are raised by those who observe the pictures. (PK - 3.A.1.c)

SC.PK00.30.02: Observe, describe, and compare different kinds of animals and their offspring. (PK - 3.C.1)

SC.PK00.30.02.a: Recognize and describe the similarities and differences among familiar animals and their offspring. (PK - 3.C.1.a)

SC.PK00.30.02.b: How offspring are very much, but not exactly, like their parents and one another. (PK - 3.C.1.b)

SC.PK00.30.02.c: Arrange illustrations (of humans and other) animals in developmental sequence from infancy to adult. (PK - 3.C.1.c)

Skills and Processes: 

SC.PK00.10.01.b: Seek information through reading, observations, explorations and investigations. (1.A.1.b) 

Applying Evidence and Reasoning: 

SC.PK00.10.02.b: Develop reasonable explanations for observations made, investigations completed, and information gathered by sharing ideas and listening to others ideas. (1.B.1.b) 

Communicate Scientific Information: 

SC-PK00.10.03.a: Describe things accurately as possible and compare observations with those of others. (1.C.1.a) 

Making Models: 

SC.PK00.10.06.a: Explain that a model of something is different from the real thing but can be used to learn something about the real thing. (1.D.1.a)