Mini Beasts Arthropods Set - Large

The Mini Beasts Arthropods Set - Large introduces students to one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet. Featuring 13 real-life specimens preserved in crystal-clear resin, this collection allows budding biologists to explore and compare a wide range of arthropods including insects, crustaceans, and arachnids. This set encourages scientific inquiry, observation, and classification skills in a hands-on, engaging way.

Educational Benefits

• Encourages classification and identification of major arthropod groups.
• Supports curriculum links to life sciences and evolutionary studies.
• Fosters inquiry-based learning through hands-on engagement.
• Helps students appreciate biodiversity and adaptation in different habitats.

Classroom Ideas

• Classify specimens into groups such as insects, crustaceans, and arachnids.
• Create illustrated posters highlighting the key features of each arthropod.
• Compare exoskeleton structures through observational drawings.
• Integrate into broader studies of food chains and ecological roles.

Specifications

• Includes 13 specimens: Red Ring Skirt Butterfly, Dragonfly, Trilobite Fossil, Centipede, Millipede, Golden Scorpion, Hermit Crab, Tarantula Spider, Spider Crab, Stink Bug, Weevil Snout Beetle, Little Stag Beetle, Grasshopper.
• Specimen block sizes vary: larger specimens approx. 75 x 75mm, others 75 x 40mm and 45 x 28mm.
• Safe for young students to handle under supervision.
• Supplied with a Teacher's Guide containing classification information and activities.
• Comes in a sturdy presentation storage box.