Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Incredible Insects

Students will participate in creating an insect to learn what makes insects unique. They will then use nets and jars to capture, inspect, and identify area insects. Time permitting, they will also play an insect camouflage game.

Grades 3-4
Time of Year Fall
Length of Program 1 3/4 hours
Maximum Number of Students 30
Preferred Adult/Student Ratio 1/10
Fees  

Wisconsin Model Academic Standards

This program addresses the following academic standards:

Environmental Education

  • B.4.6 Cite examples of how organisms adapt to their habitats

Science

  • F.4.1 Discover how each organism meets its basic needs
  • F.4.3 Illustrate how organisms grow through life stages

See a list of all our programs correlated with the standards, in list or table (PDF, 18KB) format.

Special Instructions

Please make sure students are dressed appropriately and are wearing nametags.

Additional Resources

A pre-trip packet with confirmation letter, pre-activities, and field trip tips will be sent to contact teacher before the trip. Please share with all teachers involved.

Contact

Beth Goeppinger
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
26313 Burlington Rd.
Kansasville, WI 53139
Phone (262) 878-5607
Fax (262) 878-5615

Last Revised: Monday April 20 2009