Mini Beasts and Their Habitats

This video tutorial introduces Year Two students to the concept of micro habitats and mini beasts. It explains what habitats and micro habitats are, and describes the characteristics of mini beasts, which are small invertebrates. The video provides examples of micro habitats such as fallen logs, leaf litter, and grass, and discusses how mini beasts like caterpillars, ladybirds, worms, bees, spiders, grasshoppers, snails, and butterflies live in these environments. The tutorial concludes with an activity where students label mini beasts and match them to their correct micro habitats.

What is a habitat required to provide for an animal?

• A place to play

• A place to hide from the sun

• A source of entertainment

• Food, water, and shelter

Which of the following is NOT an invertebrate?

• Octopus

• Spider

• Worm

• Bird

What is a micro habitat?

• A large forest

• A mountain range

• A small part of a habitat

• An entire ocean

Which mini beast is likely to be found in leaf litter?

• Butterfly

• Wood lice

• Bumblebee

• Grasshopper

How do caterpillars protect themselves from predators?

• By using camouflage

• By flying away

• By burrowing underground

• By building nests

Where do ladybirds find shelter during colder weather?

• In the soil

• On top of flowers

• In tree stumps or cracks in wood

• Underwater

What do worms do to help keep the soil healthy?

• They cover the soil with leaves

• They remove rocks from the soil

• They dig tunnels that let air and water through

• They eat the soil

Why do bumblebees prefer to live near flowers?

• For the soil

• For the color

• For the nectar

• For the shade

What is the main purpose of the student activity described?

• To label mini beasts and link them to their habitats

• To write stories about mini beasts

• To draw pictures of mini beasts

• To create a habitat for mini beasts

What should students do if they are unsure about a mini beast during the activity?

• Guess the answer

• Skip it and move on to the next one

• Ask a friend for help

• Leave it blank