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Explore the world of nesting birds through observing wild nests, building nest boxes, and participating in citizen science. Then talk to an expert about the do’s and don’ts of observing nesting birds.

What can you do to help the environment? Find out some ways we can create a better bird environment in April’s Feathered Friends.

Sometimes mobile technology hinders students’ observations and participation because they are scrolling through social media, texting, watching random videos, or playing games. However, technology is also a useful tool that can be incorporated into many activities to engage students and…

Explore bird flight and migration with a series of activities to go along with Animals in Flight, written by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. Students will develop a better understanding of migration while meeting science standards.

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 the Mississippi…

With an introduction to over 60 different kinds of eggs, students will discover the many colors, textures, shapes and sizes an egg can have while exploring fun facts about the eggs and their owners. Book activities allow students to explore their own egg experiences.

Combine the book with these free book activities. Content includes a fun mix of articles, videos and sounds! Activities can be adapted to grades K-5th.

Am I Like You? by Laura Erickson and Brian Sockin, illustrated by Anna Rettberg The Am I Like You? – Teacher’s Guide features activities that target national science, math, writing, and art education standards!

Alexa Maille is the New York State 4-H Youth Development STEM Specialist at Cornell University’s Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research. Alexa aims to help youth and adults grow curiosity and thrive through experiences that weave together STEM learning, positive youth development,…