National Insect Week returns in 2022

Ants

Insect Activities with University of Aberdeen Museums

Activities sheet Factsheet

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

For: Primary Secondary
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
Build your own Narrow-headed Ant

Activities sheet

Build your own Narrow-headed Ant

For: Primary Secondary Whole School Adults
Buglife Resources for children

Activities sheet Lesson plan

Fun bug activities and teaching resources.

For: Primary
Wood ant activity pack

Activities sheet

This guided activity pack introduces children to the lifecycle of wood ants and their daily activities. Designed for use on a woodland walk, the kids will get plenty of fresh air and exercise along the way.

For: Primary

What is National Insect Week?

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

Every two years, 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.