‘Insectivores 101’ has been designed for Years 5-6 high ability students. Entomologist and PhD Candidate, Shasta Henry, from the University of Tasmania will lead an exciting presentation followed by a Q&A session. The theme will be ‘Did you know that insects are the superfood of the future?

Students will then have a short break followed by an engaging hands-on session where students will conduct a scientific taste-testing trial, respond to a series of super-food insect breeding challenges, and investigate the impact of introducing a new insect super-species into our environment.

‘Insectivores 101’ has been designed for Years 5-6 high ability students. Entomologist and PhD Candidate, Shasta Henry, from the University of Tasmania will lead an exciting presentation followed by a Q&A session. The theme will be ‘Did you know that insects are the superfood of the future?

Students will then have a short break followed by an engaging hands-on session where students will conduct a scientific taste-testing trial, respond to a series of super-food insect breeding challenges, and investigate the impact of introducing a new insect super-species into our environment.