In an office at Norfolk Wildlife Trust, a wasp nest has appeared. Eilish Rothney, who works there, saw it after working outside. When she came back, the nest was smaller than it is now. The wasps have built the nest around a bookshelf. Eilish thinks watching the wasps is interesting since their work looks like special paper. She decided to work from home to stay away from the wasps. In autumn, the wasps will naturally leave the nest. Eilish says it's important not to be scared of wasps, because they can feel fear. She plans to leave the nest alone until the wasps leave by themselves. Even though the nest is a problem, she likes how the wasps create it. Eilish appreciates their hard work even if it's inconvenient.
Original news source: Huge wasp nest takes over Norfolk Wildlife Trust workers office – BBC News (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
1. Describe a time you saw an insect in an unusual place.
2. What are some animals you can find in gardens?
3. How do you feel about insects?
4. Have you ever had to stay away from a place because of bugs?
5. What do you know about wasps?
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
The wasp nest appeared in an office at Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
Eilish Rothney is a manager who noticed the wasp nest.
Eilish found the wasps' activities fascinating.
She chose to work from home to avoid any disturbances from the wasps.
The wasps will leave the nest in autumn.
Eilish advises staying calm around wasps because they sense fear.
Eilish appreciates the wasps' work despite any inconveniences.
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In an office at Norfolk Wildlife Trust, a wasp nest has appeared. Eilish Rothney, who there, saw it after working outside. When she came , the nest was than it is now. The wasps have built the around a bookshelf. Eilish thinks watching the wasps is interesting their work looks special paper. She decided to work from home to stay from the wasps. In autumn, the wasps will naturally leave the nest. Eilish it's not to be scared of wasps, because they can feel fear. She plans to leave the nest alone until the wasps leave by themselves. Even the nest is a problem, she how the wasps it. Eilish appreciates their hard work even if it's inconvenient.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. How do you feel about wasps?
2. Do you think wasps are helpful or not? Why?
3. How important is it to respect nature?
4. What would you do if you found a wasp nest at home?
5. Do you think Eilish made the right choice to work from home? Why?
6. What's something you find fascinating?
7. Would you leave the nest alone as Eilish did?
8. How can we safely interact with wildlife?
9. Do you know any interesting facts about insects?
10. How do you handle situations that make you uncomfortable?
11. What responsibilities do people have towards animals?
12. How do you feel when you see something unusual in nature?
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