Investigate: Aphids | NSW DPI
Produced By:
NSW Department of Primary Industries
States:
Qld, NSW, SA, NT, ACT, Tas, WA
Aimed at:
Grade 3
- 6
Curriculum 8.4
ST3-4LW-S, ST3-2DP-T, ST3-1WS-S, GE3-1, GE3-2, GE3-3, GE3-4, EN3-1A, EN3-2A, EN3-3A, EN3-5B, EN3-8D, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-9MG, MA3-10MG, MA3-17MG, MA3-18SP
Curriculum 9.0:
AC9E5LY06, AC9E6LY06, AC9S5U01, AC9S6U01, AC9S5H02, AC9S5H02, AC9S6H02
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Subjects:
Keywords:
investigation, experiment, science, technology, scientist, biosecurity, communication, agriculture, pest, beneficial, NSW, syllabus, investigate, aphid, insect, inquiry, garden, cross curricular, IPM
Investigate: Aphids | NSW DPI
Investigate : aphids will guide you in designing an aphid surveillance program for your school garden and learning about their impacts on the environment, garden and agricultural production. In solving the problem ‘How can we keep aphids away?’ you will explore our wonderful natural world and the importance of beneficial insects in the control of pests. To synthesise your learning you will create a persuasive text, in the form of an advertisement, to promote your insectary design, IPM and beneficial insects.