This pack consists of an Inquiry approach to the study of minibeasts. It is designed so that students can work on it independently or collaboratively with others. Students are scaffolded and guided through an Inquiry Process which focusses on them developing a research question based on what they have found out so far, finding the information and then synthesising it to develop new knowledge. Through a variety of websites, videos and Graphic Organisers students are able to find new knowledge and present it in innovative ways. These tasks are all included in a Google Slide or a PowerPoint. All graphics by Jacqui Sharp. This package contains 3 files Instructions: Step by step instructions for each slide so that the teacher and student are clear in what the learning intentions should be Student Task Slideshow: A Google Slideshow or a PowerPoint Slideshow with all of the independent or collaborative tasks students have to do to go through the Inquiry process. Minibeast graphics are provided for free student and teacher use. PDF with links to Google Slide Student Tasks

At the beginning of each month, fill in the calendar month with the dates, days and months. Add the appropriate weather symbols for each day as they happen. At the end of the month, tally up the results and analyse what the weather was for the month. This activity will encourage students to sort the days of the month in order, check they have the right season, month and year, and finally observe the weather patterns for the month.

Encourage your students to observe and record weather patterns by identifying where on the Beaufort Scale what the weather today is. Record it on the monthly chart and on the Tally Chart. At the end of each month write an analysis of the weather.