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Insect Agency
Recommended for all ages
About
Insects are everywhere, in a mind-blowing diversity of shapes, colours and species.
This exhibition, developed by Queensland Museum, explores the surprising variety of ways insects do good - for the planet and humanity.
From maintaining healthy ecosystems, pollinating our crops, to providing inspiration for new technologies, they are six-legged superheroes.
Get up-close and personal with insects at Queensland Museum Tropics.
This exhibition is supported by the Entomological Society of Queensland.
Insects have occupied Earth for hundreds of millions of years, diversifying, proliferating, and evolving some remarkable adaptations. With their incredible anatomy and super abilities, insects are environmental powerhouses vital for keeping ecosystems healthy.
The Insect Agency exhibition provides a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of insects, offering your students experiences that are educational, entertaining and inspiring.
Visiting schools will be able to see more than 1,700 insect specimens on display, design their own virtual insect through digital interactive exhibits and view a large world map dedicated to beetles from around the globe.
This exhibition supports the development of knowledge, elicits scientific inquiry and understanding of science as a human endeavour.
Resources
Curriculum Links
Please find below the relevant curriculum links associated with the exhibition, to complement your school visit experience and classroom learning.
This exhibition supports Science strands years P-10.
| Curriculum links V8.4 | Curriculum links V9 |
| Prep (ACSSU002) Year 1 (ACSSU017, ACSSU211) Year 2 (ACSSU030) Year 3 (ACSSU044) Year 4 (ACSSU072, ACSSU073) Year 5 (ACSSU043) Year 6 (ACSSU094) Year 7 (ACSSU111, ACSSU112) Year 8 (ACSSU149, ACSSU150) Year 9 (ACSSU175) Year 10 (ACSSU184, ACSSU185, ACSSU229) |
Prep (AC9SFU01) |
Bookings
Bookings are essential for all school and children’s group visits. We recommend you book as far in advance as possible to secure your preferred visit date and time.
A discounted ticket price of $10 per student is available for the following Self-Led group bookings:
- School Group (prep – Year 12) – 10+ students
- Children’s Group (children aged 3 – 15 years) – 10+ children
School’s experiencing socio-educational disadvantage (ICSEA below 1000) can book discounted exhibition tickets.
A facilitated offering is available too. Please reach out to learning.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au.
Free visit for teachers
We invite teachers, early years educators and group supervisors to preview the museum prior to your visit to plan and prepare for your group’s learning experiences. As this exhibition is ticketed, entry fees apply for family members and accompanying guests. Email learning.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au to arrange your free visit.
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