Insect Investigation
Insects are vital to jungle ecosystems and introduce classification skills.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Jungles
- Learning area: Understanding the World
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Objectives
- Observe insect features
- Classify by characteristics
- Use magnifying tools
Materials
- Plastic insects
- Magnifying glasses
- Sorting trays
- Observation sheets
Instructions
Examine insects with magnifiers. Count legs, wings, segments. Sort by features.
Educator tip
Focus on features, not fear. Show how insects help the jungle.
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe observation skills and classification accuracy.