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  • Resources for Educators

    Identify the birds you see or hear with Merlin Bird ID app, a free, global bird identification guide with photos, sounds, maps, and more.

    Image: Cornell Lab of Ornithology

    Enhance your teaching about birds and nature with interactive learning games or extend…

  • Recursos en Español

    Nuestros recursos educativos están diseñados para ayudarte a involucrar a tus estudiantes en la ciencia, la observación de aves, iniciativas de sostenibilidad ambiental y crear conexiones con la naturaleza.

  • Publications

    The Cornell Lab of Ornithology K-12 Education team has created publications to aid educators in bringing birding into the classroom. From graphs and data tracking to detailed citizen science lesson plans, both publications offer educators a solid base to challenge their students.

  • A group of educators sit around a table and discuss an activity they are working on at a training.
    Professional Development for Teams and Districts

    Nature Connection

    Participatory Science

    Inquiry

    In-person workshops

    Synchronous webinars

    Online courses

    Blended trainings

    I have been to a bunch of teacher PD, and this one is THE BEST! Class act! You all thought of everything. I still cannot believe how lucky I am to have been part…

  • Phil
    Phil Kahler, High School Science Teacher

    Phil Kahler has a passion for the outdoors and actively engages his students at Opportunity Program (Walla Walla, WA) in all things birds. With over 28 years as an educator, Phil is an integral part of the Advisory board. Phil…

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    Pensando Fuera de la Caja (de nido)

    Pensando Fuera de la Caja (de nido) es un recurso educativo creado por NestWatch , un programa de ciencia ciudadana en el Laboratorio de Ornitología de Cornell. Este currículo introducirá los estudiantes 5–8 grado en el mundo de las aves…

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    Participatory Science Projects

    Participatory science projects connect students to the environment through hands-on activities. Students are transformed into scientists as they make observations, establish hypotheses, and collect information about the world around them all while meeting Next Generation Science Standards!  Click on the…

  • Inquiry
    Participatory Science for Educators

    Scientists can’t be everywhere, so kids from all over can record data and send it in.Heidi, grade 7

    Participatory science is important! It’s a partnership between the public and professional scientists that can help answer questions scientists couldn’t answer on their…

  • Child dissecting an owl pellet.
    Owl Pellet Teaching Tips

    Owl pellet dissections are a very common hands-on activity in classrooms, but even if you’ve done them before, you might have some questions. Here are some teaching tips to help you dive into owl pellets.