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Activities for your class

Our range of packs and activity guides, are mostly free and downloadable. They can help you learn about Scotland's nature and landscapes, both inside and outside the classroom.

Our Getting out and about guides and local routes leaflets highlight 100's of amazing places where children, young people and families can discover the very best of nature.  Try our top tips or use these simple activities to help you discover nature and enjoy the outdoors. 

Looking for information or activities for specific habitats or species? If so, you will find some schools websites and resources highlighted in the Habitats and Ecosystems and Species sections of our website.

Early years

Young girl looking at red legged parteidge chick at Tarrylaw Farm near Balbeggie, Tayside and Clackmannanshire Area. İLorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Primary

Our range of materials for primary teaching includes posters, factsheets, packs and guides.

Young people in Kelvingrove Park Glasgow. İLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Secondary

Your guide to the many downloadable, free resources for secondary teachers.

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boleria selene) butterfly feeding on a Bugle flower. İLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.org.uk

Biodiversity activities pack

Biodiversity activities pack and link to Biodiversity begins with a B video - for use with children of all ages.