Quadrat

Follow the instructions provided by LiMPETS to make your own quadrat.

Build

Instructions for building this tool at http://sandybeach.limpetsmonitoring.org/docs/Build_quadrat.pdf. The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

About this tool
Description	Use this grid to define a study plot. Quadrats can be used to estimate coverage (plants, land use, cloud cover, species, etc.) of an area. Specifications vary - you can alter the design the fit the size and material you need. This tool is recommended for lending libraries.
Used by these projects	The GLOBE Program, Seagrass-Watch, Marine Metre Squared, Purple Loosestrife Volunteers, Florida Microplastic Awareness Project
Ideal Age Group	Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Size & weight	Large: This tool is over 12 inches in at least one dimension. Between 5lb and 20lb (a car tire weighs about 20lb)
Expected lifetime	Should last more or less forever
Topics	Nature & Outdoors, Geology & Earth Science, Biology, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial
Tool updated	Dec. 15, 2017, 12:49 p.m.