Take learning outside (and after dark!) with this hands-on DIY Moth Trap investigation — a complete science activity that gets pupils building, observing, and recording real nocturnal wildlife.
Pupils follow simple visual instructions to construct a moth trap from a bucket, funnel, and light source, then leave it overnight to discover what flies in. The next morning, they carefully observe, identify, draw, and tally the moths they find — supporting key science skills in observation, data handling, and respect for living things.
Differentiated recording sheets make it easy to use across mixed-age groups: younger pupils focus on careful drawing and description, while older pupils identify species and record findings using tally marks.
What's included:
- Teacher's guide with learning objectives, build instructions, and plenary prompts
- Visual step-by-step build instructions sheet (pupil-facing)
- Differentiated observation and tally recording sheet
- Equipment checklist and trap measurement guide
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Science
Take learning outside (and after dark!) with this hands-on DIY Moth Trap investigation — a complete science activity that gets pupils building, observing, and recording real nocturnal wildlife.
Pupils follow simple visual instructions to construct a moth trap from a bucket, funnel, and light source, then leave it overnight to discover what flies in. The next morning, they carefully observe, identify, draw, and tally the moths they find — supporting key science skills in observation, data handling, and respect for living things.
Differentiated recording sheets make it easy to use across mixed-age groups: younger pupils focus on careful drawing and description, while older pupils identify species and record findings using tally marks.
What's included:
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