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Sweepnet

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A person using a sweepnet in long grass.

A sweepnet is a net that is moved through long grass to catch tiny animals.

About Sweepnets

Sweepnets are used to catch small animals for study.
Sweepnets can be used to count animals to make an estimate of their population.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A sweepnet is a net that is moved through long grass to catch tiny animals.

About Sweepnets

A sweepnet is a piece of observational equipment used to catch small animals for study.
Sweepnets can be used to count animals to make an estimate of their population.