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NIW Countdown
23-29 June 2014.
Draw a Super Insect!
Entomologists have discovered, described and named nearly 1 million different insects, but at least twice this number are thought to exist.
The Royal Entomological Society will be celebrating all that is great about Great British insects with the return of National Insect Week (NIW). Why not celebrate with us by becoming an ‘inventomologist’ by entering our competition to imagine what insect discoveries of the future might look like?
Prizes up for grabs include a paperweight featuring your creepy-crawly supplied by leading building materials firm and NIW sponsor Lafarge A&C UK, a pile of fun books or even a giant discovery egg complete with lots of exciting activities for your class. For details on how to enter see over page – and Good Luck!
You can learn more about insects and get inspired at one of our nationwide events running throughout National Insect Week
Age groups: Key Stages
1 (4-6 years) &
2 (7-11 years)
It's competition time! Fire your imagination!
The Good: Which insects pollinate flowers, break down waste materials and control pests?
The Bad: What benefits do those insects that eat our crops and invade our homes bring?
The British: Can you think of any insects which could compete for Team GB at the insect Olympics! Any with features that make them the fastest, highest or strongest? Or any insects with royal connections?
THE PRIZES!
To enter:
Simply send your A4 sized picture to:
Freepost RRZJ-SKAK-JXTG,
Royal Entomological Society,
The Mansion House,
Chiswell Green Lane,
St Albans,
Herts, AL2 3NS
Entries must be in by the 13th July 2012
Competition rules:
- We regret that entries cannot be returned.
- Entries must specify a category and age-group and provide contact details for the entrant on the back.
- Entries must include an ‘Insect Name’ and ‘Features’ section, though additional sections are encouraged. At least one hand-drawn image should also be included.
- Entries will be marked on creativity and attention to scientific detail appropriate to the age-group by a panel of judges whose decision is final.
