Get your child outside with a hands-on transect ecology activity! Using only yarn and their eyes, your child will discover living things in their environment.
For this transect ecology activity, you’ll need:
yarn
sticks (optional)
magnifying glass (optional)
Directions:
Find an outdoor area that has a variety of natural objects so your child can see different plants and/or types of ground. A manicured lawn is not an ideal location for this activity.
Caution: Scout the area for poisonous plants or other dangers before continuing.
Stretch out a piece of yarn to a desired length, for example, ten feet or ten … Read more
