After a very tight contest Bugs won our nursery vote about what Opal survey we would like to take part in. So today Amy and Scott from Opal came to help us learn more about bugs. The children asked questions and shared their previous knowledge of bugs with Amy and Scott. Amy then took us on a bug hunt in the garden where we danced like penguins to bring the worms to the surface. 
We found worms. slugs, slug eggs and spiders. And despite the terrible rain it was lots of fun. 
One child said “I found slugs. I liked it because I touched the slug, it was a big one it always stuck to me.”
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A scientist came to Doune!
A scientific visitor came to nursery. Amy Styles the OPAL scientist came to Doune to support our role of citizen scientists and to meet Lighting the Panda. She talked to the children about different projects the children could get involved with locally. We can choose between water, soil, mini beasts, trees and air. We are going to vote to decide which project we would follow. We are looking forward to her coming back in March.
What is in our Wooded Area?
With the help from OPAL scientists and The Conservation Volunteers, the adventurous P3s went on a bug hunt. They explored our playground, school playing fields and wooded area. They discovered that bugs prefer the wooded area as there is much more cover and food. Lots of worms, slaters and beetles were found but a ladybird got away!
The children recorded the bugs they found. Look out for our results in the OPAL web site. The children are looking forward to comparing what they find on their bug hunt in June.
Encouraging others to save energy
Primary 3 were learning about technology and how it impacts on our environment. They designed posters to encourage others to save energy by “turning off lights when not in use” and “walking saves money and our planet”. Our panda ‘Bamboo’ helped the children to choose the winning poster.
Bugs at Borestone
The P7s explored pond life with the help from OPAL Community Scientist and The Conservation Volunteers. They discovered that caddisfly and dragonfly larvae are found in healthy pond water. Snails and worm-like animals indicate that the pond water might be polluted. They also had the opportunity to discuss and create a pond life food chain. In addition the children were introduced to various types of lichens. Next week the children will use their knowledge of lichens to explore air quality.
