Primary

Butterflies Under Pressure

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Engaging practical science activities for KS1/KS2 primary school children (aged 5-11), using dance and PE activities to engage kinaesthetic learners with the curriculum topic “Living things and their habitats”

For: Primary
The Great Minibeast Hunt

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A guide to minibeast hunting by Marian Hill for Buzz & Scuttle.

For: Primary
Action for Insects School Guide

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Action for Insects has been created to help these special creatures.

For: Primary
#wasplove game

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Build a wasp nest, grow your colony and see if you make it through the year.

For: Primary Secondary Adults
Insect Activities with University of Aberdeen Museums

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What has a head, 3 pairs of legs and a thorax? It's an Insect.

For: Primary Secondary
Wonderful World of Insects from Leeds Museums

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Learn about how we identify insects using keys

For: Primary Secondary
Bumblebee Mystery Activity from Crest Awards

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Get children thinking about pollinators and their habitats

For: Primary
Brilliant Bugs with National Museums Scotland

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great activities to explore the incredible world of insects and other invertebrates.

For: Primary
The Lost Words Minibeasts Activity Pack from Oxford Poetry Library

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Explore the wildlife around you and create something wonderful in response.

For: Primary Secondary
Ento-Club Comic Book

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Meet Natasha, the travelling entomologist! She loves insects, and would like to share her wisdom with you!

For: Primary Secondary

What is Insect Week?

Insect Week encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects.

The Royal Entomological Society organises the week, supported by a large number of partner organisations with interests in the science, natural history and conservation of insects.