When I was really little at daycare, I loved bugs so much that the teachers called me the "snail whisperer." I had lots of cicada shells in a container. My Mum only got rid of them about a year ago.
There are 3400 different species of cicadas worldwide. The most common here in New Zealand is the Amphipsalta Zelandica which is 80mm long and is what you have most likely seen around here in summer! Only the boy cicadas sing!
We were also asked to make a timeline to work out where we think we would be at 17, 34, 51, 68, 85, 102! I found this fun as it made me think about the future and where I will be at that time!
Next time I would like to do some research and a timeline about the lifecycle of a snail!
Here are my timelines of both myself and an Amphipsalta Zelandica cicada:
Kia Ora
ReplyDeleteKylah
Ka mau te wehi! It looks amazing!! I really enjoyed the amount of effort and thought you put into your task- I really enjoyed the fun fact about cicadas that is crazy that they lay up to 400 eggs. It is really good to see that you have enjoyed the activity and that you wish to pursue your research and look at the snail's life cycle. One interesting fact about snails is that they can live 2 to 7 years.
It is fantastic to see your positive, and very admirable goals that you have set for yourself. Your caring mahi is evident in your work and it is FANTASTIC!!! To see that you would like to study medicine and help others. I studied for seven years at the university. It was also a lot of fun and you can get the chance to meet amazing people and friends.It is Great that you want to teach your grandchildren to knit. Do you know how to knit? I used to knit socks and jumpers when I was younger it is very relaxing and fun.
You mentioned you would like to go to Canda, is there any particular thing you would like to see in Canda, would you like to travel to other countries? I enjoyed travelling to Scotland and eating haggis and seeing the mighty highlands.
Keep up the Super work and have a Super Summer!!!
Ngā mihi,
Quein
Kia ora Kaylah,
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you enjoyed this activity and found out facts about cicadas. Did you find out why the boys sing and what the girls do?
I get the insect thing. I studied Biology and this included Entomology. Insects are so amazing and there is so much variety.
Ngā mihi,
Maria