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Incredible insects: record-breakers
CONCEPTUALIncredible insects — record-breakers and superpowers. Dung beetles are the strongest animals relative to body weight. Dragonflies are among the fastest flying insects. Fleas can jump over 150 times their own body length. Bombardier beetles spray boiling chemicals. The 'wow factor' of the insect world.
Mastery Evidence
- Name at least three insect record-breakers and their extreme abilities such as dung beetle strength or flea jumping
- Compare an insect's ability to a human scale, for example a flea's jump would be like a person leaping over a skyscraper
- Explain why being very small helps insects achieve extreme feats of strength or speed relative to their size
Assessment Prompt
“Can [child] tell you about insect record-breakers — like which insect is the world's strongest for its size, or which one can jump the farthest?”
Prerequisites1
- The insect body planhardAges 7—9
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- Common minibeasts: naming and recognising hard
Must recognise common minibeasts before comparing how they move
- Common minibeasts: naming and recognising hard
Must recognise common minibeasts before studying insect anatomy in detail
Unlocks1
- Insect communication and behavioursoftAges 9—11