James meets all sorts of creatures in his Giant Peach but are they insects or minibeasts?
Explore the difference between insects and minibeasts through the lens of the story of James and The Giant Peach. Discuss how these creatures live, adapt and protect themselves, by investigating our museum collection and creating a new species of bug to take back to school.
In this workshop, pupils will:
-discuss the characteristics of insects and minibeasts and explore how they protect themselves and adapt to their environments
-take a close-up look at our museum collections
-design and create a new species of bug, inspired by our museum collection
Curriculum Links
English
-Spoken language
-Reading- comprehension
Art & Design
-Design, Make, Evaluate
History
-Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality
Science
-Working Scientifically
-Animals, including humans
Learning Objectives and Key Skills
- To develop knowledge and understanding of the ways that minibeasts protect themselves from predators and adapt to their environment
- To understand the difference between insects and minibeasts through exploring the story James And The Giant Peach
- To demonstrate their understanding of the above by designing and creating their own insect
Further details:
Key Stage 1 and 2 Workshop
Half Day Workshop (90 minutes). Book a second workshop to make a whole day visit.
Price: £7.50 per pupil (minimum charges apply)
Max 45 pupils per session
1 free staff member per every 6 children
Lunch rooms available on request at time of booking (FREE with a whole day visit)
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For a whole day visit, why not book our Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery Experience workshop.
