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Pond Life Scavenger Hunt | Habitats & Living Things

Pond Life Scavenger Hunt | Habitats & Living Things

This printable scavenger hunt is designed for use near a pond or freshwater habitat. It includes 12 things for children to spot, including common pond...

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GeneralScience
ages 4-67-910-12
Wildflowers Scavenger Hunt | Living Things | Plants | Summer Holidays

Wildflowers Scavenger Hunt | Living Things | Plants | Summer Holidays

Get children outdoors and engaged with nature using this printable wildflower scavenger hunt. Designed for ages 5–12, each version features 12 common...

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GeneralScience
ages 7-910-12
British Crab Survey | Beach Trip Activity | Data Handling | Tally Charts | Living Things

British Crab Survey | Beach Trip Activity | Data Handling | Tally Charts | Living Things

Become marine scientists for the day! In this engaging activity your students will head to the beach to conduct a fun and educational crab survey. They...

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MathScience
ages 7-910-12
Nature Observations Record Sheet | Living Things | Non-Fiction Writing

Nature Observations Record Sheet | Living Things | Non-Fiction Writing

This resource includes two simple, easy-to-use templates for recording nature observations. Whether you're heading outside for a quick walk or planning...

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Science
ages 7-910-12
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Pond Life Scavenger Hunt | Habitats & Living Things

Pond Life Scavenger Hunt | Habitats & Living Things

This printable scavenger hunt is designed for use near a pond or freshwater habitat. It includes 12 things for children to spot, including common pond...

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GeneralScience
ages 4-67-910-12
Wildflowers Scavenger Hunt | Living Things | Plants | Summer Holidays

Wildflowers Scavenger Hunt | Living Things | Plants | Summer Holidays

Get children outdoors and engaged with nature using this printable wildflower scavenger hunt. Designed for ages 5–12, each version features 12 common...

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GeneralScience
ages 7-910-12
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Summer Holidays Activity for Kids | Garden Treasure Hunt | Riddles

Summer Holidays Activity for Kids | Garden Treasure Hunt | Riddles

Get your children outside with our "In The Garden Treasure Hunt"! Perfect for the holidays, this engaging activity transforms your garden into a riddle...

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ages 7-910-12
Nature Observations Record Sheet | Living Things | Non-Fiction Writing

Nature Observations Record Sheet | Living Things | Non-Fiction Writing

This resource includes two simple, easy-to-use templates for recording nature observations. Whether you're heading outside for a quick walk or planning...

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Science
ages 7-910-12
Outdoor Descriptive Writing | Mud Sensory Adjectives | Figurative Language

Outdoor Descriptive Writing | Mud Sensory Adjectives | Figurative Language

In this squelchy, giggle-filled activity, students will take off their shoes and socks and stand in a muddy puddle to explore the sensations of mud between...

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ages 7-910-12
Outdoor Adjectives Lesson | Descriptive Writing | Creative Writing

Outdoor Adjectives Lesson | Descriptive Writing | Creative Writing

This outdoor adjective activity encourages children to become explorer writers. They will venture outside, observe their surroundings, and use their creativity...

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ages 7-910-12
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Summer Holidays Activity for Kids | Garden Treasure Hunt | Riddles

Summer Holidays Activity for Kids | Garden Treasure Hunt | Riddles

Get your children outside with our "In The Garden Treasure Hunt"! Perfect for the holidays, this engaging activity transforms your garden into a riddle...

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ages 7-910-12
Nature Observations Record Sheet | Living Things | Non-Fiction Writing

Nature Observations Record Sheet | Living Things | Non-Fiction Writing

This resource includes two simple, easy-to-use templates for recording nature observations. Whether you're heading outside for a quick walk or planning...

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Science
ages 7-910-12
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Area and Perimeter Scavenger Hunt | Shape, Space, and Measure

Area and Perimeter Scavenger Hunt | Shape, Space, and Measure

In this outdoor or indoor activity, students will go on a hunt to identify objects of interest, measure their area and perimeter, and record their findings...

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Math
ages 7-910-12
British Crab Survey | Beach Trip Activity | Data Handling | Tally Charts | Living Things

British Crab Survey | Beach Trip Activity | Data Handling | Tally Charts | Living Things

Become marine scientists for the day! In this engaging activity your students will head to the beach to conduct a fun and educational crab survey. They...

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MathScience
ages 7-910-12
Equivalent Fractions and Hedgehogs | Pesticides Activity

Equivalent Fractions and Hedgehogs | Pesticides Activity

In this outdoor activity, students will embody hedgehogs in search of food. They will collect bug cards scattered around an outdoor area, learning about...

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MathScience
ages 7-910-12
Shape, Space and Measure Scavenger Hunt | Outdoor Measuring Lesson

Shape, Space and Measure Scavenger Hunt | Outdoor Measuring Lesson

Encourage students to explore and compare sizes in nature with this engaging Size Scavenger Hunt! This A4 printable features 12 measurement challenges,...

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Math
ages 7-9
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LATEST MATH
Area and Perimeter Scavenger Hunt | Shape, Space, and Measure

Area and Perimeter Scavenger Hunt | Shape, Space, and Measure

In this outdoor or indoor activity, students will go on a hunt to identify objects of interest, measure their area and perimeter, and record their findings...

Free Download
Math
ages 7-910-12
British Crab Survey | Beach Trip Activity | Data Handling | Tally Charts | Living Things

British Crab Survey | Beach Trip Activity | Data Handling | Tally Charts | Living Things

Become marine scientists for the day! In this engaging activity your students will head to the beach to conduct a fun and educational crab survey. They...

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MathScience
ages 7-910-12

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