Learning resources

A range of learning resources relating to insects and entomology from the Royal Entomological Society, our National 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.

droso4schools

Factsheet Lesson plan

Online resources for school lessons using the fruit fly Drosophila.

For: Secondary
TigTag short films

Video

Original films, designed to cover your key learning objectives in a clear and engaging way.

For: Primary
NFU Education Science Farm

Video

A range of Science lesson plans and activities to teach Key Stage 1 children about food and farming.

For: Primary
Explorify from Wellcome

Activities sheet Audio Video

Free online activities for primary teachers from the Wellcome Trust.

For: Early years Primary
Origami fly

Video

Make a simple origami fly in 2 minutes.

For: Primary
Friends of the Earth 'The Bee Cause'

Activities sheet Lesson plan

Activities to help children find out about bees and their importance.

For: Primary
RHS School Gardening Resources

Activities sheet Factsheet Lesson plan

A range of resources from the RHS

For: Whole School
RSPB Activity Sheets

Activities sheet

A range of resources from the RSPB

For: Whole School
Buglife Resources for schools

Activities sheet Lesson plan

Fun bug activities and teaching resources.

For: Primary
Creative Insect Activities

Activities sheet

Ideas for creative insect activities.

For: Primary Secondary

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.