Learning resources

A range of learning resources relating to insects and entomology from the Royal Entomological Society, our Insect Week partners and online resources we have spotted. Please browse through the list or use the tick boxes to select audience and resource type.

The Lost Words Minibeasts Activity Pack from Oxford Poetry Library

Activities sheet

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

For: Primary Secondary
Insect colouring sheets from Jennifer Delaney

Activities sheet

Colouring sheets by illustrator Jennifer Delaney

For: Everyone
Poetry Collection: In the Company of Insects with University of Exeter

Audio

60+ sound poetry pieces split into three parts

For: Adults
3 Minute Bioblitz with The Bug Farm

Video

What insects can Sarah find in 3 minutes?

For: Everyone
Intriguing Insects Miniguide

Factsheet

Some highlights of our identification requests.

For: Everyone
Garden Pollinators miniguide

Factsheet

Here are some pollinating insects you may find in your garden

For: Everyone
Garden Beetles miniguide

Factsheet

Here are some beetles you may find in your garden

For: Everyone
Garden Entomology booklet

Book Factsheet

The Royal Entomological Society’s Introduction to Insect Science.

For: Everyone
Ento-Club Comic Book

Book

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

For: Primary Secondary
Spittlebug Survey

Activities sheet

Help us learn more about spittlebugs / froghoppers and leafhoppers in your area

For: Everyone

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.