Themes
This unit uses insects as a gateway to explore evolution, ecosystems, biodiversity, human impact, and sustainability.
Evolution and Origins
Trace the ancient journey of insects from the early world, exploring fossil records like Rhyniognatha and the evolution of flight and metamorphosis.
Built to Survive
Investigate the extreme adaptations that allow insects to thrive in every environment, from the heat-defying Namib fog-basking beetle to the freeze-tolerant midges of Antarctica.
Ecosystem Engineers
Explore how insects maintain the planet's balance through vital roles as pollinators, decomposers, and natural architects of the world's food webs.
Conservation and Bio-Inspiration
Confront the drivers of the insect conservation crisis and discover how these six-legged wonders provide bio-inspired solutions for a sustainable future.
