Mini Beasts Super Life Cycle Kit - Set of 5

The Mini Beast Super Life Cycle Kit - Set of 5 is a comprehensive collection for studying both plant and animal life cycles. Featuring the Silkworm, Honey Bee, Frog, Butterfly, and Peanut, this set delivers a hands-on, multi-species exploration of growth and development stages. Each specimen is beautifully preserved, allowing students to study and compare life processes in a visually engaging way.

Educational Benefits

• Encourages cross-species comparisons of life cycles.
• Supports scientific inquiry into both flora and fauna development.
• Links with Australian Curriculum outcomes.
• Enhances critical thinking, observation, and comparison skills.

Classroom Ideas

• Host a science fair exhibit comparing animal and plant life cycles.
• Chart similarities and differences using Venn diagrams.
• Explore the role of each species in ecosystems.
• Investigate cultural and economic importance (e.g., silk, honey, peanuts).

Specifications

• Includes: Silkworm (5 resin blocks), Honey Bee (5 resin blocks), Frog (6 resin blocks), Butterfly (4 resin blocks), Peanut (6 resin blocks).
• Block sizes: Various; e.g., Silkworm blocks 7 x 4 x 2cm.
• Each set includes a Teacher's Guide linked to ACARA standards.
• Resin-encased specimens safe for handling by young students.