Minibeasts Reading Comprehension Activities and Design Activities Year 5-8
NZ$6.50
Description
New Zealand Native Invertebrates: Full Reading and Comprehension Pack PLUS 8 Interdisciplinary Creative STEAM Projects!
This Minibeasts resource features ready-to-go nonfiction passages about unique New Zealand minibeasts (like the Wētā, Katipō Spider, and Pūriri Moth). In addition to providing reading comprehension activities, we’ve added a set of Deep Dive Synthesis Tasks designed to challenge students to apply their knowledge through hands-on, creative, and interdisciplinary projects.
What You Get:
- 8 Non-Fiction Reading Passages: Engaging texts about fascinating creatures, including the Native Bee, Wētā, Pūriri Moth, Katipō Spider, Cicada, Dragonfly, Glowworm, and Cockroach.
- Comprehensive Comprehension Questions: Follow-up activities covering a range of literacy skills, including Finding Specific Information, Exploring Vocabulary, Making Inferences, and Summarising
- 8 Creative Synthesis Tasks: Unique, hands-on projects that link Science content to Technology, Art, and Social Studies, making learning memorable.
- Build a Model
- Design a Diorama
- Create a Puppet Show
- Make a Sculpture
The New Zealand minibeasts included in this resource are:
- Native Bee
- Wētā
- Pūriri Moth
- Katipō Spider
- Cicada
- Dragonfly
- Glowworm
- Cockroach


























