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eBird Essentials CourseCitizen science projects like eBird can help educators make concrete connections between classroom learning and life skills, preparing your students with the tools they need to thrive in the world. Being an eBird citizen scientist involves bird identification and confident…
- An Owl Pellet Investigation – Resources
If you’re using our Dissecting the Food Web: An Owl Pellet Investigation kit here are some additional resources to make the most of your kit! Lesson One: The Food Web Watch Bird Academy’s videos on the “Birds in the Ecology of…
- Habitat Connection PDFs
Habitat Connections Journal – Use the journals to accompany the lesson. Schoolyard Habitat – Use for the Schoolyard Habitat activity. Migration Obstacle Course Game Cards – Teach Migration through this fun game. Stay or Go Game Cards – To migrate or…
- Educator’s Guide to Nest Boxes
Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to install nest boxes for the breeding season. Many migrant birds are returning and are seeking a safe space to lay their eggs. For some species, there is a shortage of great places…
- Melanie Furr, Director of Education at Atlanta Audubon
Photo courtesy of Melanie Furr As Director of Education at Atlanta Audubon Society, Melanie develops and teaches numerous programs about birds for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. A former high school English teacher and BirdSleuth ambassador, she particularly enjoys…
- Barbara Jacobs-Smith, Elementary School Teacher
Photo courtesy of Barbara Jacobs-Smith Barbara has spent over 40 years as an educators in various capacities. Currently, Barbara teaches a field ornithology class to first-fourth grade students at Brecker School in Minneapolis. The K-12 team had the privilege of…
- Phil Kahler, High School Science Teacher
Photo courtesy of Phil Kahler 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…
