Materials
2 plastic coffee can lids of the same size Hardware cloth
Wire cutters Wire
Gloves Tape
Instructions
1. Measure the circumference of the lid.
2. Cut a length of hardware cloth to that measurement and cut the width as tall or as small as desired.
3. Roll the cloth into a cylinder shape and bend the edges inward.
4. Using wire, close up the seam.
5. Place one lid on the bottom and one on the top.
6. Capture a critter (insect) gently, and let it go after you've observed it.More to doArt: Using playdough or clay, let the children make bugs. Decorate with sticks, pipe cleaners, stones.More science: Display an ant or ladybug farm.
