Classifying+minibeasts

  ** Lesson 2: Classifying Minibeasts **   -In pairs, you will need to investigate **ONE** of the four different types of minibeasts. -Each pair should answer the following questions: What are they? Where can we find them? What body parts do they have (legs, antennas, shell)? What environment do they suit best?

-Each group has a different type of minibeast to research: Group 1: **Invertebrates** Group 2: **Vertebrates** Group 3: **Amphibians** Group 4: **Insects**

-The following websites will help you find some fun and interesting information on minibeasts:

For information on **INVERTEBRATES** click here: [] []

For information on **VERTEBRATES** click here: [] []

For information on **AMPHIBIANS** click here: [] []

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">For information on **INSECTS** click here: [] []

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Your group must now go hunting for some new and exciting information! <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-Once all of your information is collected, get back together with the rest of your group and take a look at what you have all found. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Pick out the relevant information, and publish your findings on the computer. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Once all groups have published their information, the teacher will collect copies to create a class resource about the different types of minibeasts. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Briefly describe (in 2-3 minutes) your findings as a group with the rest of the class so all students are informed about the different types of minibeasts.