Insect Extinction – Behind the News

How do you feel about insects? You might love them, or you might not be a big fan. But if you’re not then this story might get you looking at bugs a little differently. A new study has found that they’re in big trouble so we went to find out why that could be a big problem for all of us.

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Students investigate the importance of insects to the ecosystem – Science year 5, 6 & 7
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