Educational Insect Kits for Schools

The mantis is a master of stealth and patience. With lightning-fast reflexes and graceful movements, it’s a unique adapted predator that teaches students about predator-prey interactions, camouflage, and survival techniques in the insect world.

Known for its speed and unique way of moving sideways, the huntsman spider is an iconic Australian species. It helps students overcome arachnophobia while learning about the role spiders play in balancing ecosystems, pest control, and how fragile they are.

 Tarantulas, with their large size and furry bodies, are gentle miss-understood giants of the arachnid world. This kit introduces students to one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures, showcasing their slow, deliberate movements and interesting habits, like molting.

Beetles offer a hands-on lesson in metamorphosis. Students will watch these creatures go from egg to larva, pupa, and finally adult, gaining insight into the stages of development and the important ecological roles beetles play in breaking down organic matter.

With their incredible camouflage, stick insects demonstrate the power of adaptation. These harmless herbivores blend seamlessly into their surroundings, offering students a chance to study mimicry, survival strategies, and plant-insect interactions.

Snails are ideal for younger students to observe. Their slow, deliberate movements make them easy to track, while their unique biology, including their spiral shells and slimy trails, provides opportunities for lessons in anatomy, locomotion, and environmental roles as decomposers.