Activity Introduction
Your house probably looks very different to a tree! But just like a house gives you somewhere to live, trees provide a home for lots of different creatures. You’ll be hunting for how many different creatures you can see in a tree and then create a graph of them.
Safety advice: If you are unsure about the type of insect or animal you have found, investigate with your eyes rather than your hands!
Younger kids will need support to complete this activity.
Ideal for: Lower Primary Ages 6 – 8
Themes:
- investigate
- fresh air
Time required: 20 minutes
Curriculum connections: Mathematics, Science, Critical and Creative Thinking, Numeracy, Sustainability
A habitat is the natural environment of a living creature.
A picture graph shows information by using pictures as symbols to represent quantities.
Curriculum codes:
Complete lesson for classroom teachers:
Outdoor Learning – Nature Survey – Years 1 & 2
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