Key Stages: 1 - 2

Description

CD Rom for the easy identification of land invertebrates found in gardens, parks and open spaces. Includes photocopiable worksheets and information sheets, plus a habitats woodland chart.

Fifty species of common British land invertebrates.

Simple questions which encourage the observation of important characteristics.

Database which can be browsed.

Descriptive text - basic information on lifestyles, habitats, size & food.

Optional voice-over to assist non-readers.

Four interactive investigations - number of legs; type of wings; insect structure; food webs.

Facility to develop early ICT skills.

Accompanying worksheet content:

Invertebrates in leaf litter; sorting invertebrates; sorting invertebrates using a key; invertebrates in a light or dark habitat; investigating invertebrates in different locations; estimating abundance of invertebrates; investigating adaptations to habitats; investigating food chains; investigating mouth parts; habitats woodland chart.