Investigating Insects in Our Environment

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Question: Learning areas and future questionings on food, growth, flight and environmental role. I applied it as a flexible planning tool and not as a fixed list of activities as some of the branches were further developed as new observations became available. The development of the inquiry from the initial observation to its later evaluation and extension across Days 1-27 is summarised in Table 1.

INQUIRY MIND MAP

Age Group: 3-5 Years
Inquiry Topic: Investigating Insects in Our Environment.

CHILDREN'S VOICES
"I found a bug!"
"Why is it that legged so many?"
"This bug has wings."
"What does it live in or where does it grow?"
"Can it fly?"

INQUIRY ACTIONS
Observe
Question
Investigate
Explore
Compare
Discuss
Reflect
Extend

TYPES OF INSECTS
Ladybugs
Ants
Bees
Butterflies
Dragonflies
Beetles
Grasshoppers

HABITATS
Gardens
Grass
Trees
Flowers
Under leaves
Soil
Nature environments

MATERIALS & PROVOCATIONS
Magnifying glasses
Insect habitat tray
Insect figurines
Natural materials
Leaves and flowers
Insect books
Photographs
Observation cards

MAIN INQUIRY QUESTION

How do children observe, question, discuss and experience insects to investigate and explore their learning?

Child-led
Inquiry-based
Evidence-based
Investigation

LEARNING AREAS

Science: Observation, Investigation, Habitats, Life cycles
Language: Vocabulary, Questioning, Discussion
Numeracy: Counting legs, Sorting insects, Comparing sizes
Social Development: Collaboration, Sharing ideas
Fine Motor Skills: Handling tools, Exploring materials

FUTURE QUESTIONS
What is a food source for insects?
What do you think: how do insects grow?
Which of these insects are able to fly?
How can insects be beneficial to nature?
Insects sleep in what?
How do insects defend themselves?

Figure 1. Inquiry mind map developed from children's questions, observed interests and possible learning pathways. A full-size copy is reproduced in Appendix A.

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8/24/2026 7:32:04 AM

first I need a mind map and based on that mind map i will need a enquury based report in October 10. I want to do both projects with you as mind map is important for the enquury based report Could you be able to make the mind map by tonight I can provide you the mind map sample and the information as well you guys will need to make the mind map for me at first. CENTRE OF THE MIND MAP: WHAT CAN WE MAKE WITH CONSTRUCTION BLOCKS? Branches: Houses Big house Small house Rooms Doors and windows Bridges Long bridge Short bridge Bridge for cars Bridge over water Vehicles Cars Trucks Buses Trains Rockets Buildings Towers Castles Children's Inquiry Questions You can ask: “What would you like to build?” “Which blocks could we use?” “How can we make our tower stronger?” “Can we build something that can move?” “What could we build together?” Hey brother sorry for the delay the mind map needs to be like the picture and I’ve added the information under the picture This is another sample please have a look at

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