The world of insects has always been fascinating, mainly because we can see them, they are a part of our daily lives and we have so much in common with them.
Insects are part of a group called minibeasts, which are creatures without backbones.
Observing and learning about insects is fun and exciting because of their size. As you learn and study through this Internet-based field trip, you will discover that their microscopic size isn't a problem anymore. While we can't all have a powerful microscope or magnifying glass to get a close up view of every tiny pore, hair and segment of the insects, through the power of the world wide web we can share entomologists' studies and microphotography with zoom digital cameras to view, study and dissect online. While working through this field trip it is expected that the students will also be able to identify personal needs and the needs of other familiar living things. It is also expected that the students will be able to identify living creatures that change over time and map relationships between living things in a habitat.