Minibeasts

An SYCD: Science Year Primary resource, Minibeasts is a series of on-screen activities to help younger children find out about minibeasts - small invertebrates. In this interactive programme, children can work independently through a series of activities which help them to identify habitats, identify and name some of the organisms that live there, sort minibeasts into their correct groups and identify the food sources of some of these animals. An on-screen program aimed at Y3 children that enables them to work alone or in groups. Some pupils will benefit from adult support. The programme contains nine sections:

• What is a minibeast? - characteristics of the best known minibeasts.
• Did you know? - interesting facts.
• What they eat.
• Where to find them - find five habitats where minibeasts live.
• Group the minbeasts - put the minibeasts in the correct flower pot.
• Match them up - a matching pairs card game.
• Colour in a mini-beast - design your own butterfly.
• Sounds that they make.
• Test what you've learnt

• Minibeasts Interactive Resource

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