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Ladybirds

TLF ID M016211

This program encourages people to observe and identify ladybirds in their own backyard. There is the potential to discover a new species or identify an introduced and harmful member of this group of insects.

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Educational value

This four and a half minute video outlines the classification and features of ladybirds and suggests participation in observations and documentation of ladybirds in home gardens. It is an engaging example of how classification helps to organise the diversity of species for year 7 science students and in so doing clearly addresses the understanding component of the Australian Science Curriculum.

Year level

5; 6; 7; 8

Topics Insects Ladybirds Classification Symbiosis Food webs Environmental impact Taxonomic rank

Learning area

Science
Technologies

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Author

Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
Description: author

Contributor

Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
Description: author

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: Data contributor

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
Description: Data manager
Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

Publisher

Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Description: Publisher

Resource metadata contributed by

Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Video

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