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What is an Insect?

What is an insect? is an interactive e-book explores the amazing world of insects while showing the characteristics and diversity of insects. It has beautiful photos.

7-14 year olds
Pupils

Other Garden Wildlife

A wonderful site about wildlife gardens from the RSPB. There are sections on amphibians and reptiles, mammals, insects, worms, slugs and spiders.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils, Parents

All about Bumble Bees

Free educational activities designed for children from age 4 to 11+ to develop their knowledge and understanding of bumblebees and the challenges and threats they face.

4-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The Minibeast Discovery Pack

A super activity booklet for 5 to 12 year olds to introduce children to the world of invertebrates (minibeasts). It includes teachers' notes and worksheets.

5-14 year olds
Teachers

The Bug Club

A website for children who are interested in bugs. Some useful information if you are doing a minibeasts topic in school. Aimed at 5 - 15 year olds.

5-14 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The Learning Zone

Designed especially for children by Oxford University Museum of Natural History, there are lots of fun things to do and learn here. Sections include: Animals, Insects, Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Funstuff.

7-14 year olds
Pupils

All About Butterflies

All About Butterflies is designed for students of all ages. You can start at a basic level and progress to more detailed information. It explains the parts of a butterfly's anatomy and its lifecycle. There is an illustrated butterfly dictionary and more.

7-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Comparing Life Cycles

This site explains with audio and diagrams the differences and similarities of the life cycles of different creatures such as birds, amphibians, insects and mammals. Test your knowledge on the activities too.

10-11 year olds
Pupils

Circle of Life

The excellent site looks at the differences in life cycles of amphibians, birds, mammals and insects and also tests your knowledge. It is a useful for either whole class or use by individual students.

9-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Animals

This site from San Diego zoo looks at the five animal categories: amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles and insects and gives examples of each.

7-14 year olds
Teachers, Pupils
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