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Mega Bug Blocks Kit – Real insect specimens for classroom science
Bring science to life with the Mega Bug Blocks Kit, a hands-on STEM resource designed to engage students through real-world exploration. Featuring a wide variety of real insect and animal specimens preserved in crystal-clear acrylic blocks, this kit allows safe, detailed observation without the limitations of fragile samples.
Perfect for primary and secondary classrooms, this kit supports biology, ecosystems, and life science topics while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and inquiry-based learning.
Pair it with a Microscope (sold separately) to magnify fine details and share discoveries with the whole class.
Key Features
- Real specimens preserved in durable acrylic blocks
- Hands-on STEM learning for classrooms
- Supports biology, ecosystems, and life science topics
- Encourages observation, inquiry, and critical thinking
- Ideal for individual, group, or whole-class activities
- Compatible with digital microscopes for enhanced viewing
What's included in this set?
Venomous Animals
Explore defence mechanisms and adaptations with real preserved specimens:
- 1x Scolopendra subspinipes (Centipede)
- 1x Thelyphonida (Whip Scorpion)
- 1x Kronopolites svenhedini (Millipede)
- 1x Rhopilema esculenta (Jellyfish)
- 1x Hirudo (Leech)
- 1x Bufo melanostictus (Toad)
- 1x Buthus martensii (Scorpion)
- 1x Vespa ducalis (Hornet)
- 1x Mylabris phalerata (Blister Beetle)
- 1x Huechys sanguinea (Cicada)
- 1x Argiope bruennichi (Wasp Spider)
Block Sizes:
- 4x blocks: 75mm x 75mm x 20mm
- 7x blocks: 72mm x 40mm x 20mm
Pests
Understand the impact of insects on agriculture and ecosystems:
- 1x Bamboo Weevil
- 1x Locust
- 1x Antler Horned Beetle
- 1x Long-horned Beetle
- 1x Stag Beetle
- 1x Mole Cricket
- 1x Chafer Beetle
- 1x Fly
- 1x Lychee Stink Bug
Block Sizes:
- 6x blocks: 43mm x 24mm x 14mm
- 4x blocks: 71mm x 39mm x 23mm
Mini Bug Blocks
Perfect for small group work and individual exploration:
- 1x Chafer Beetle
- 1x Tiger Beetle
- 1x Bamboo Weevil
- 1x Ladybird
- 1x Scorpion
- 1x Antler Horned Beetle
- 1x Crab
- 1x Locust
- 1x Storage Box
Each block measures 44mm x 28mm x 15mm
Life Cycle Blocks
These blocks clearly demonstrate metamorphosis and growth stages, helping students visualise life cycles in a tangible way.
- Frog Life Cycle Block – 137mm x 62mm x 16mm
- Butterfly Life Cycle Block – 160mm x 70mm x 17mm
- Dragonfly Life Cycle Block – 160mm x 70mm x 17mm
What is it for?
Classroom Learning Benefits
This comprehensive kit allows students to:
- Investigate insect anatomy and adaptations
- Explore life cycles and metamorphosis
- Understand biodiversity and classification
- Examine venom, defence, and survival strategies
- Learn about agriculture and environmental impact
Cross-Curricular Opportunities
Beyond science, the Mega Bug Blocks Kit supports:
- Creative writing and descriptive language
- Art and observational drawing
- Inquiry-based and project-based learning
Who is it for?
- Primary and secondary classrooms
- STEM and science programs
- Nature discovery and inquiry learning
- Group activities and demonstrations
Why choose the Mega Bug Blocks Kit?
With real specimens, durable design, and versatile learning applications, this kit is an essential classroom resource.
It promotes engagement, deepens understanding, and inspires curiosity about the natural world.
What's included in this kit?
In full, this product contains:
- 1x Life Cycles - Set of 3
- 1x Pests - Set of 10
- 1x Mini Bugs - Set of 8
- 1x Venomous Animals - Set of 11
- 1x Gratnells Deep Tray with lid
Additional Information:
- Ages 3+
- WARNING! avoid contact with other chemicals and keep between 0-45oc. Avoid direct sunlight and keep away from hard/sharp objects to avoid scratches. Handle with care, incase of breakage, don't handle the materials. Immediately wash your hands thoroughly.