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Bug Observation Pod

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Bug Observation Pod

Time:30 mins Difficulty:Easy  

Ever wanted to observe a bug up close? It’s easy! All you need to do is craft a bug observation pod and go to your nearest outdoor space!

Here’s what you need:

  • A big clear plastic bottle (like a juice bottle)
  • Breathable material, like mesh or cheesecloth
  • Duct tape
  • Natural materials like bark, moss, pine cones, and small sticks (anything bugs might like to crawl on)
  • A box cutter
  • Scissors
  • A grownup’s help

Here’s how you make it:

Step 1: Have your grownup use a box cutter to cut a rectangular opening in the side of the bottle. Use scissors to trim a piece of mesh slightly larger than the opening.

Step 2: Fill the bottle with grass, leaves, rocks, sticks, and anything else you think bugs would like to crawl on.

Step 3: Use the duct tape to tape the screen mesh over the opening.

Step 4: Unscrew the top. It’s time to look around and collect some bugs!

Step 5: When you’re finished collecting, screw the cap back on. It’s time to observe! What kinds of bugs did you find? How do they move? How do they act together?

REMEMBER: When you’re done observing, gently return the bugs to their natural habitat!

Take your bug observation pod to the next level! Snap some awesome pictures of those who visit your bug hotel for the “Backyard Biologist” contest! Remember, the more creative and descriptive your submission is, the more points you’ll earn! Good luck!

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