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.

Flower Power

Factsheet

Discover how to attract a diverse range of insects using flower power.

For: Everyone
Insects everywhere

Factsheet

Find out how you can find insects just about anywhere.

For: Everyone
What makes an insect?

Activities sheet

So, what makes an insect? With these activities, you can help identify

For: Everyone
Up close and personal with invertebrates

Activities sheet Factsheet

This time of year is perfect for getting children out doing minibeast hunt, creepy-crawly hunts, bug walks, insect safaris and invertebrate surveys. Call them whatever you like, basically, they all involve getting up close and personal with invertebrates.

For: Primary Secondary
Encountering moths

Video

Here you can find out about the pure joy of creating a moth trap

For: Everyone
Getting to know your insects

Factsheet

Useful advice from an insect expert about how to get to know your insects better

For: Everyone
Glow-hunting: a must do in your lifetime

Activities sheet

Find out why glow worm hunting can be as magical as an African safari

For: Everyone
Get sweeping!

Activities sheet

If you want to catch a few insects at a time to look at, then why not make a sweep net?

For: Adults
Trees for insects

Activities sheet

Top tips for spotting insects in trees

For: Adults
Habitats at Home – Thinking big with a mini-beast mansion

Activities sheet

Mini-beast mansions can provide a varied range of nesting and resting sites for insects, any extra effort in construction will be much appreciated by a rich diversity of visitors and residents.

For: Adults

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.