RIC-0399 Minibeasts

T heme Ideas
• Ants, snails, silkworms, earthworms
and mealworms are all suitable to
keep in the classroom for
observation.
• Write a fictional story titled…
'Trapped in the land of the
Minibeasts.'
• Organise a visit to the zoo or museum
to see the insect displays.
• Write a daily diary to record
observations of the minibeasts being
kept in the classroom.
• Make a 'Did you know?' big book for
children to read in class. Include
unusual pieces of information that
children find in books.
• Create a class wall
mural with as many
different minibeasts as
possible.
• Find out about the types of minibeasts
that live in the desert, the rainforest
and the water.
• Make minibeast bookmarks showing the
children's favourite creatures.
• Study
minibeasts
that use
camouflage as
a form of
defence.
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• Compile a list of the ways
insects have helped humans
and the environment.
• Set up a 'Minibeast of the Week'
display - examples/books; collect
information and pictures;
children can record interesting
facts on shaped cards.
• At the conclusion of the topic,
hold a 'Minibeast Quiz Day'.
Think of interesting minibeast
prizes.
• Drama - move like different
minibeasts; demonstrate a
butterfly's life cycle; attack
predators.
• Make a minibeast jigsaw.
Give it to a friend to solve.
R.I.C. Publications - Minibeasts
ISBN 978-1-86311-498-1
www.ricgroup.com.au
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