Inspired by Insects Science Club
Inspired by Insects is a Key Stage 2 Science Club offering four one-hour sessions designed to give young people a buzz about British insects! Ideal as a ready-to-go after school club, or you may like to use these resources to enhance your Science curriculum.
The Inspired by Insects Science Club will:
- Help young people discover the wonderful world of British insects through the Museum’s collection and by exploring insects in their local habitats.
- Develop an awareness of local natural history and a desire to care for it for the future.
- Support young people’s development as Scientists by developing new skills including insect classification, insect collection techniques and skills in scientific investigation.
- Link young people to the Museum by inviting them to contact the experts.
- Increase young people’s science capital, encouraging them to consider museums and science as relevant to their life choices.
Session 1 – What is an insect?
Session 1 Teacher’s Notes
Session 1 Teacher’s Notes
Big 5 Sorting Labels
Big 5 Sorting Labels
Photo Resources
Photo Resources
Session 2 – Let’s find some insects!
Session 2 Presentation
Session 2 Presentation
Session 2 Teacher’s Notes
Session 2 Teacher’s Notes
Session 3 – Insect investigations.
Session 3 Presentation
Session 3 Presentation
Session 3 Teacher’s Notes
Session 3 Teacher’s Notes
How to make an insect hotel
How to make an insect hotel
Session 4 – What did we find out?
Session 4 Presentation
Session 4 Presentation
Session 4 Teacher’s Notes
Session 4 Teacher’s Notes
Other useful resources:
Planning Sheet
Planning Sheet
Recording Sheet
Recording Sheet
All Inspired by Insects Science Club Resources as a PDF