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.

British Butterflies Colouring Sheet

Activities sheet

Colour in the Peacock and the Red Admiral butterflies with the Royal Entomological Society.

For: Everyone
Learning through Landscapes Invertebrate Investigations

Lesson plan

Ask questions about local invertebrates and plan investigations to find the answers.

For: Primary Secondary
OPAL identification guides

Activities sheet Factsheet

Free identification resources from OPAL.

For: Secondary
IBRA Understanding bees education pack

Activities sheet

Information about bees and bee related activities for the classroom.

For: Primary
Wildlife Watch Activity Sheets

Activities sheet

Illustrated nature activity sheets from the Wildlife Trusts.

For: Primary
LEAF What's happening to our bees?

Activities sheet

Handling controversial issues - What’s happening to our bees?

For: Secondary
BBSRC teaching resources

Activities sheet

Teaching resources from the BBSRC

For: Primary
American Museum of Natural History Zoology activites

Activities sheet Book Factsheet

Activities from the American Museum of Natural History.

For: Primary
Yorkshire Museums Trust Minibeast online resource

Activities sheet Factsheet

This resource, suitable for Key Stages 1 to 3, aims to develop knowledge and understanding of invertebrates.

For: Primary Secondary
Primary leap worksheets

Factsheet

Reading comprehension sheets relating to insects, from Primary Leap.

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.