Bug Hotel? Science ideas for your classroom

Anne Vize

By Anne Vize
Community contribution / May 5, 2016

Q: My students are interested in learning about insects in science but I am looking for something new and different to try at school. What can I do to meet the needs of a mixed age and ability group?

Creating a bug hotel is guaranteed to spark your students' imaginations

A: A mixed ability and age group does present some challenges when it comes to science and the wonderful world ...

This story appeared in the May 2016 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.

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Anne Vize is the author of the best selling book The A to Z of Specialist and Inclusive Education (2nd edition) and Partnerships with Families of Children with Additional Needs, published by Essential Resources. https://www.essentialresources.com.au/Store/Author/Detail/ANNVIZ You can check out more about Anne's writing at https://www.annevizewriting.com/

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