Bugs - Topics - British Council



	INCY WINCY SPIDER Listen to a traditional children's song about a spider. It's a great song to sing!

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	bugs

Bugs, creepy crawlies...these are those little creatures that you see everywhere. Learn the names of bugs in English, find out what an insect is, and learn some amazing facts about the planet's most successful animals.

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		bugs
		What's a beetle? What's a ladybird? Practise the names of bugs with a matching game. Can you match the words and pictures?

		an insect body
		What is an insect? What does an insect have? Name the parts of the body of an insect and find out why a spider isn't an insect.

		the life cycle of the butterfly
		Butterflies are beautiful aren't they? But they go through different lifestages before they become a butterfly. Put the butterfly's life stages in the right order.

		insects quiz
		How much do you know about insects? Try a quiz. Can you beat your friend?

		insect world
		Visit the desert, the rainforest, a garden and a pond. How many insects can you find in Insect World? Find the insects and learn about them too.

		insect words
		Guess the insect words before the mosquito drinks all of your blood!

		mosquito swat
		How many mosquitoes can you swat in one minute? Swat the mosquitoes before they drink all your blood. Happy swatting!

		the story of quinine
		Mosquitoes spead a disease called malaria. Malaria affects about 40% of the world's population. Quinine is one of the drugs used to treat malaria, and it is made from a plant in the rainforests. Read and listen to the story of quinine.