Today, I’m excited to introduce a truly “incredible” teaching tool: the digital encyclopedia provided by NHK for School, “Incredible Encyclopedia”<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nhk.or.jp\/school\/zukan\/<\/a><\/p>\n This is no ordinary digital encyclopedia. It lets you observe creatures from every angle, as if you’re holding them in your hands, and even experience the microscopic world that’s invisible to the naked eye. I can confidently say that for teaching the “Invertebrates” unit in middle school science, especially for observing insects, there is no other tool as powerful as this one.<\/p>\n “But aren’t digital materials just about watching videos?” you might ask. No, not at all! The “Incredible Encyclopedia” is an interactive tool that lets students actively engage and experience the joy of discovery for themselves. Just imagine students engrossed in observing insects with their Chromebooks or tablets. Can’t you see their eyes light up with that “Aha!” moment?<\/p>\n In this article, I’ll provide a detailed guide on how to make the most of the “Incredible Encyclopedia” in a middle school science class, including specific preparation steps, required materials, and lesson procedures, all from a professional writer’s perspective. So, let’s unlock your students’ intellectual curiosity together with the “Incredible Encyclopedia”!<\/p>\n The content is particularly rich for insects, making it a perfect fit for the middle school “Invertebrates” unit. Since it’s usable on tablets, it’s also great for sketching insects. For example, let’s take a look at this Oriental migratory locust.<\/span> The photos I’m about to show you are cited from the NHK for School “Incredible Encyclopedia”<\/a>.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nhk.or.jp\/school\/zukan\/#grasshopper<\/a><\/p>\n Click the “Start Observation” button, and you have complete freedom. 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