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Along the Birdhouse Trail

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students set up and maintain birdhouses on the school grounds in an effort to witness and capture (through video and photos) the major stages in the life cycle of cavity-nesting birds.
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Aviary Architect

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Groups of two to four work collaboratively to engineer a birdhouse that will stay cool in the summer heat. Teams examine several different-colored roofs, testing the efficiency of each with a heat lamp. Then, groups sketch their ideas,...
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For the Birds

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore biology by creating birdhouses. In this bird identification lesson, 2nd graders discuss the different types of birds that live in their environment and what characteristics each type of bird has. Students create a...
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Teambuilding

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students work together as a team to create a birdhouse. This activity show students that each member of a team has a specific responsibility and job to perform. They compare the houses built by the different teams.
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Tallying Local Species to Learn About Diversity

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Using this thoroughly-written plan, you can have your junior ecologists exploring local biodiversity. They take a journal outdoors to tally the species that they see. An article is included along with comprehension questions. The author...
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Converting among Metric Units

For Students 7th - 10th
In this metric conversion activity, students convert twelve metric measurements using conversion factors to show their work.
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Bird Watching 101

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the basics of bird watching, finding and interpreting bird clues and attracting birds to a particular location or habitat. They go on a birding hike after a lecture on what to look and listen for in the woods.
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Humane Science Projects

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students examine the list of possible science projects. They look for the characteristics that set apart these ideas as humane.
Worksheet
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Which Nest is Best?

For Students 2nd
In this animal nests worksheet, 2nd graders match 6 animal pictures with their correct nest pictures. Both insects and animals are included and their nests are shown clearly for students to match.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Make a Birdhouse

For Students 3rd - 8th
Illustrated, step-by-step directions on how to build a birdhouse for a bluebird or other similar species.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Build a Birdhouse

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about different types of birds and their differing needs for nests and bird houses. Students then build a bird house.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Nest Boxes, a.k.a Birdhouses

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the importance of bird house boxes in backyard habitats.

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