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Pitfall traps

In this series of lessons, pupils will collect their own animals and then classify them according to their observable characteristics. This pack includes:

  • Two lesson plans
  • Printable instructions
  • A PowerPoint presentation explaining the five kingdoms
  • A printable classification chart
  • Printable pictures of animals to build a whole class flow chart

Simple to resource! The items you will need:

  • Trowel
  • Stones
  • A tile, piece of wood or a large plastic lid for a roof
  • Small piece of food for bait (e.g fruit, cheese or cat food)
  • A jam jar or large yoghurt pot
Year 6
Living things and habitats
Pitfall traps

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