Be a Detective – Animal Tracks

Looking at animal tracks gives children a chance to observe, question, and think critically about what they see. Tracks present a mystery which piques curiosity and begs an answer. Looking for animal tracks is a great opportunity to turn off the devices and enjoy the outdoors while combining science and geography with investigation and inquiry. You can keep a picture chart of the tracks you see, begin to notice patterns, and learn about animal behaviour.

Young children: Try making your own tracks by walking, running, hopping. Notice how the tracks differ and compare them to animals that walk or hop.

Older children: Make a animal tracks booklet and put in the measured size of the prints, distance from other footprints, whether there are more than one animal making tracks etc.

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