Go to the site map page Go to the search page Go to the contact us page To to the Government Portal www.govt.nz Go to the top of the Page
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Invertebrates: The Good, the Bad, and the Bugly! 

Investigate whether invertebrates are good, bad, or just plain bugly - and whether any of them can save the world.
 

Go on a treasure hunt to uncover the variety of incredible invertebrates found in Aotearoa New Zealand. Discover one that glows in the dark. Investigate insect features before evaluating the good, the bad, and the bugly! Find out which insect superhero can save the world – and how you can help!

Programme information

Availability: Year round

Learning areas and strands: Science – Living World: Evolution

Year level: Years 1–8

Duration: 60 minutes

Cost per student: $6.50 (teachers and parent helpers are free)

Full programme information: Essential reading prior to attending this programme. Good, the Bad and the Bugly programme information (PDF, 65kB)

Book now

Questions? Contact us 

         
Hemideina broughi (Buller,1896); holotype; holotype of Deinacrida broughi Buller, 1896, collected 1895, Karamea Saddle, Nelson, New Zealand. Te Papa
Hemideina broughi (Buller,1896); holotype; holotype of Deinacrida broughi Buller, 1896, collected 1895, Karamea Saddle, Nelson, New Zealand. Te Papa

Related Programmes

Other primary education programmes you may also be interested in.

Awesome Forces!

Explore Te Papa!

 

Student Activity Trail

Download and print the Good, the Bad and the Bugly activity trail.       

Best printed on A3 paper and in colour. The trail folds to create a mini-booklet that students can use in the museum and keep.

 



© Copyright Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand.