6th-8th Grade

• Develop a journal entry of bird observations. Using I notice and I wonder to document your learning.

• Use the merlin bird ID app to ID various birds you see.

Challenge yourself to draw a bird you observe. Here is a link with some helpful tips. Include this in your journal or other medium of choice.

The Bird Academy has a fantastic way to explore bird calls and practice identifying what you hear. Click here to access Bird Song Hero.

• Categorize Your Questions. Here is a document that provides a basic overview. Here is a document that helps you organize your questions. Use the questions to begin research or help you develop your own investigation.

• Design An Investigation, collect data and report your findings!

Use Project Nest Watch to guide you in the design and installation of a nest box in your backyard.

Watch this video about creating suburban habitats. Some of the video is not practical for you to do today. However, you can use this video to brainstorm three ideas to improve your backyard habitat. In your journal, document three ideas you could do with a parent to improve your habitat. Set a goal to implement one new idea this spring. Be safe and include a parent on your decisions!