The Woodland Tracker is an excellent way to investigate which animals are sneaking around in your outdoor space or local woodland. This activity is perfect for developing observation skills or studying habitats and can be differentiated for all age ranges.
In this practical science investigation, students will mark out an area using sand or fine soil and leave it overnight. They will then return to see if they can spot and identify any animal tracks that have been left behind. This can be done as a one-off investigation or as an ongoing project where different variables, such as location, season, or food, are introduced.
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The Woodland Tracker is an excellent way to investigate which animals are sneaking around in your outdoor space or local woodland. This activity is perfect for developing observation skills or studying habitats and can be differentiated for all age ranges.
In this practical science investigation, students will mark out an area using sand or fine soil and leave it overnight. They will then return to see if they can spot and identify any animal tracks that have been left behind. This can be done as a one-off investigation or as an ongoing project where different variables, such as location, season, or food, are introduced.