This resource lists useful kit for observing wildlife. It includes everyday items that can be repurposed for outdoor investigations, other pieces of kit that can be made or bought cheaply, and some specialist equipment, like microscopes, that are a bigger investment.
- Key Stage: KS2, KS3
- Time required: varies with activity
About this resource
- Resource type: outdoor practical activity
- Theme: Tools for outdoor enquiry
Useful articles
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Youth Worker Toolkit
This free downloadable toolkit lists activities and ideas that you can use with young people to explore nature in cities.
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British wildlifeHow to make and use a nature journal to record your wildlife observations
Keeping a nature journal is a great way to record any nature you see.
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British wildlife
How to make a pitfall trap to catch insects and other minibeasts
Want to find out what small creatures are crawling around your garden? Follow our steps to set up a simple pitfall trap.
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British wildlife
How to pond dip
Pond dipping is a wonderful way to look at the creatures that live in and around pond water.
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