Learning resources

A range of learning resources relating to insects and entomology from the Royal Entomological Society, our National Insect Week partners and online resources we have spotted. Please browse through the list or use the tick boxes to select audience and resource type.

Origami fly

Video

Make a simple origami fly in 2 minutes.

For: Primary
Friends of the Earth 'The Bee Cause'

Activities sheet Lesson plan

Activities to help children find out about bees and their importance.

For: Primary
RHS School Gardening Resources

Activities sheet Factsheet Lesson plan

A range of resources from the RHS

For: Whole School
RSPB Activity Sheets

Activities sheet

A range of resources from the RSPB

For: Whole School
Buglife Resources for children

Activities sheet Lesson plan

Fun bug activities and teaching resources.

For: Primary
Creative Insect Activities

Activities sheet

Ideas for creative insect activities.

For: Primary Secondary
INSTAR - Magazine for Young Entomologists

Activities sheet

Magazine for Young Entomologists from the Royal Entomological Society.

For: Primary
Insects, Entomology & Entomologists

Video

Insects and entomologists - what are they and why are they important?

For: Everyone
Hand Made Places

Activities sheet

Insect-themed activity sheets aimed at 4-7 year olds.

For: Primary
Polli:Nation Survey

Activities sheet Factsheet

A national survey that you can contribute to be becoming a citizen scientist.

For: Primary

What is National Insect Week?

National Insect Week encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects.

Every two years, the Royal Entomological Society organises the week, supported by a large number of partner organisations with interests in the science, natural history and conservation of insects.