Mini Beasts Insects and Spiders - Large Set

The Mini Beasts Insects and Spiders - Large Set allows students to closely examine a variety of insects and arachnids with 15 detailed resin blocks. Featuring creatures like the bluebottle butterfly, tarantula, beetle, and honey bee, this set invites hands-on exploration of the differences and similarities between insects and spiders.

Educational Benefits

• Develops classification skills through comparison of insects and arachnids.
• Promotes scientific inquiry and observational learning.
• Links to multiple science curriculum strands on living things.
• Provides real-world examples for studying external features and life cycles.

Classroom Ideas

• Sort specimens by number of legs, body segments, or habitats.
• Use for Venn diagram activities comparing insects and spiders.
• Incorporate into art projects by drawing detailed insect anatomy.
• Explore scientific vocabulary and descriptive writing based on observations.

Specifications

• Includes 15 resin blocks of varying sizes with specimens like butterfly, tarantula, beetle, wasp spider, honey bee, termite.
• Largest block measures 73 x 73 x 15mm.
• Comes with a Teacher's Guide featuring curriculum-aligned activity ideas.
• Blocks are durable, safe, and suitable for young children.
• Supplied in a handy storage and display box.