Minibeasts Big Book
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What do insects mean to you? Are they an annoyance, a pest, something to fear, or to be disgusted by? Or are they a marvel of natural intelligence and design? A symbol for balance and interconnectedness? A wonder and beauty of the world, holding our ecosystems in perfect balance.
Beneath what the eye can see there is the unseen majesty of the tiny world of minibeasts. Take a deep dive into the beauty and the delight of the inner workings of these magnificent creatures. What do they do for us? What do we do for them? How can we help continue their ongoing legacy?
Learn how minibeasts are essential to life on our planet through appreciation education. We can make friends with insects and see how adorable, how important, and how awe-inspiring they can be! In this book, get up close to these wondrous creatures, learn to overcome our fears, and develop a deep appreciation for minibeasts.
Use this big book to teach about the interconnectedness of all creatures on our Earth, as an introduction to sustainability and an understanding of the balance of our biosphere. Key themes in the Aistear & SPHE curriculum.
Learning outcomes
- Microorganisms
- Interconnectedness
- Empathy
- Sustainability
- Lifecycles
- Personification
- Classification
- Free downloadable teachers' notes with Aistear & SPHE curriculum links provide scaffolding and help teachers to design a learning experience
Large format A3 sized big book, 297mm x 420mm - 22 pages.
Quality, high thickness paper. Laminated throughout for extra durability.
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