We’re Going On a Bug Hunt! Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Activity

Go on a Bug Hunt! Outdoor Science Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Get students outside and excited about science with this Insects & Creepy Crawlies Scavenger Hunt activity! Designed for early elementary learners, this pair of printable worksheets encourages children to observe, explore, and record the living creatures they find in their schoolyard or outdoor learning space.

Differentiated Insect Scavenger Hunt Activities

This printable pack includes two engaging, differentiated worksheets that are designed to guide student exploration in outdoor spaces:

• Insect Scavenger Hunt Checklist – Students search for common insects and creepy crawlies, checking off each creature they find.
• Draw & Record Observation Sheet – Students write the name of each insect they discovered and draw a detailed picture to show what it looks like.

Students explore their environments to find a:

• grasshopper
• beetle
• fly
• bee
• butterfly
• dragonfly
• and more

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