Lesson+3

**//Lesson 3: Exploring Minibeasts in our School yard.//** This weeks task will require you to use either a plastic container or a glass jar. If you have neither, you will have to work with another student.

-As a class you will be going outside into the schoolyard exploring the different natural environments in which minibeasts live.

 -Once you are outside, take a look in the following places : ** - ** Amongst dirt -Underneath tanbark -In the bushes -In plants -Amongst the grass -Under outdoor chairs and tables -In any puddles of water on the ground or near the drinking taps.

-While you are searching these places, take a look to see if you can find any bugs or insects lying about. These bugs and insects are **MINIBEASTS**, congratulations on your find!

-Now, very carefully, place the minibeast into your container. **(Don't worry, you won't be capturing the minibeast forever, this is only temporary. You will be able to return your minibeast to its natural environment in a very short amount of time).**

-As a class, you will now come back into the classroom.

-You have a worksheet to complete which asks you to categorise your minibeast. The worksheet can be found in the attachment below:



**Once you have completed your worksheet, you can now return your minibeast back to its natural habitat! Make sure to place it back carefully!