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  • Avian Love Languages

    Discover avian courtship rituals and some playful and diverse romance tips from the experts of the skies.

  • Encouraging Inclusivity Through Participatory Science

    The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s K-12 Education team strives to be inclusive in our actions and words. It has become apparent that to best meet that goal, change is required. We, along with some other organizations we respect, are transitioning away from the term citizen science to participatory science because we recognize that all participants provide crucial crowd-sourced scientific data. 

  • Students as Scientists Recommended Book List

    Explore picture books that will help your students understand the science process, explore diverse scientists, and think like a scientist!

  • eBird Essentials for Educators Guide

    Participatory-science projects like eBird can help make concrete connections between classroom learning and life skills, preparing your students with the tools they need to thrive in the world. This guide gives educator-tested tips, tools, and activities for scaffolding students in…

  • Spark Student Curiosity

    Explore four guides that will spark your student’s curiosity about the natural world.

  • Students as Scientists: Nature-Based Inquiry

    Students as Scientists: Nature-Based Inquiry units features two teachers guides, one for grades K-5 and the other for grades 6-12.

  • Spark Student Curiosity Through Wildlife Cams Guide

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  • Design a Bird Challenge

    Give students of all ages a fun challenge: to draw an imaginary or real habitat for which a classmate designs a well-adapted bird. Keep reading to learn how and to see the habitats our students designed.

    All living things, including…

  • Spark Student Curiosity with a Feeder Design Challenge Guide

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