• Students engage in authentic inquiry through citizen science! They carefully observe birds, ask and answer their own questions based on observations and data, and publish their original research.  
• Kids use technology and real data: The Internet makes it easy to send and receive data about birds and help scientists to better understand birds!
• Kids benefit from the added restorative and cognitive benefits of time spent outdoors in nature!

As one BirdSleuth teacher said...

"This may be one of the best uses of your limited budget, because it accomplishes what every good science program should: it makes kids aware of their environment, it teaches careful observation and record-keeping, it engages learners in the process, and provides for inquiry.” 
(Diane C., 7th grade science teacher in Oregon)

I am just nuts about the birds! I set up two finch feeders and have 20 goldfinches at a time on the feeders. The kids are so great about getting really quiet and just peacefully watching the birds at the feeder. We are having so much fun! Nikki D., 4th Grade Teacher University City Public Schools, Missouri