An Insect Investigation

Educational Level: Third Curriculum (SCQF Level 3)
(SCN 3-01a, SCN 3-02a, SCN 3-035b, MTH 3-20b, MTH 2-21a, HWB 3-20a)

This resource is a set of 5 lesson plans (tested plans, slides, templates and worksheets) which introduce students to the diversity and natural habitats of insects. The target audience for this resource is learners aged between 12-14 years involving insects and ecology. Resource includes sampling, invertebrate collection and identification, data collection and analysis, insect careers.

This resource aims to address the importance of insect biodiversity and abundance through centring a practical activity. This will involve sampling and identifying insects from two different habitats of clearly contrasting plant diversity. The author suggests conducting the lessons during the period of April to October (when insects are most active in the UK). However, these experiments and resources are adaptable to an international context. By doing so, learners can develop their understanding of the interdependence of biodiversity through insects and their habitat.