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April 16 – Do Questions Matter?How does the way we ask questions matter to our students? Asking good questions is an important skill that can lead to great outcomes. How can you make the questions you ask more open-ended? And how can you inspire your…
- April
What can you do to help the environment? Find out some ways we can create a better bird environment in April’s Feathered Friends.
- Apps for Observing the Natural World
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…
- Animals in Flight
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.
- 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 the Mississippi…
- An Egg is Quiet
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.
- An Eagle’s Feather
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?
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, 4-H Youth Development STEM Specialist
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,…
