Observing Insect Life Cycles

 Thursday 8th June 2023                

Observing Insect Life Cycles 

The Tigers and Bears have been carrying on with our topic of Animal Survival. Today we began our investigation into the life cycles of insects, particularly beetles. 

We carried out our investigation using meal worms so we can observe them as they turn into beetles before we release them into the school woods in a few weeks. 

Firstly, we created a place for the beetles to grow using cornflakes and potato for them to eat. After setting up our investigation, we used hand lenses to take a closer look. We decided that these meal worms were in the 'larva' phase of their life cycles, however, we did have some that were beginning the next stage of their life cycle turning into a pupa. 

After making our observations, we came up with some investigation questions we hope to be able to answer in the next few weeks as we observe their growth. 

We then also went into our woods to see what types of beetles we have already- we found lots of ground beetles!