RIC-0399 Minibeasts

P hobias and Endangered Species
A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of certain things or situations.
For example, 'arachnophobia' is a fear of spiders.
Find out what people with these phobias fear.
1. acrophobia 2. agoraphobia
3. claustrophobia 4. cynophobia
5. bacteriophobia 6. haemophobia
How do you think you could help somebody overcome a fear of spiders?
Most small creatures do not need to be feared, as they are not harmful to man and those
which are, often only become so when provoked. There are many minibeasts which actually
help humans and the environment. Can you think of some? We should value all living things
and ensure they will always be part of our world. Did you know that even though arthropods
are the most successful group of animals to have evolved on Earth, some species today
are listed as rare or endangered?
The large Homerus Swallowtail Butterfly, found
only in Jamaica, is now an endangered species
because it is so popular with butterfly collectors.
Other animals' survival can be dependant on
changes to its environment - if their food supply
decreases or living conditions are altered, their
numbers can decline.
Design two badges that show your favourite insects. Keep one and give the
other to a friend in another class.
Have a special 'Insect
Awareness Day' - wear
your badge and visit
other classes to
explain the
importance of insects
in our world.
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Spiders
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Find out about other endangered species.
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• Cut out and glue your design onto
a cardboard circle and attach a
pin.
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