This article follows a science project conducted by students in three Dunedin schools. They investigate which inner city ecosystem supports the most insects and invertebrates. The article demonstrates how to conduct a scientific investigation. It also emphasises the importance of communicating your findings so people can take action.

This pack contains a wide range of response activities including:

• A skimming and scanning task to build confidence in locating key information, and making early predictions about the text.
• Comprehension and critical thinking activities exploring key ideas such as sustainability, ecosystems, reliable data, and the role of invertebrates in urban environments.
• A structured discussion guide with rich, open-ended questions designed to promote inference, reasoning, collaboration, and evidence-based thinking.
• Thinking tools and exploration frameworks to support metacognition and balanced perspective-taking and to deepen understanding of key themes and messages
• Practical, real-world extension tasks and activities to reinforce key literacy skills. 

This comprehensive pack supports comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application — all grounded in the study of sustainability and ecosystems through City of Bugs