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 9.0:

AC9E5LY06, AC9E6LY06, AC9S5U01, AC9S6U01, AC9S5H02, AC9S5H02, AC9S6H02

Lesson Type:

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.