Bye Bye Birdie is a Data Nugget made with long-term bird abundance data from Hubbard Brook, one of the longest bird studies ever conducted! Developed in partnership between teachers and… read more →
Learning Lichens Lichens can be studied every season of the year and in nearly every location. Learning Lichens will introduce high school and advanced middle school students to intriguing lichen… read more →
Is Forest Management for the Birds? This five-part lesson explores the impacts of different forest management methods on bird abundance and species diversity. Is Forest Management for the Birds?
Moose Power Appropriate for advanced high school ecology and environmental science classes. This four-part lesson asks students to 1) investigate moose nutrition and energy requirements, 2) mimic moose browsing behavior… read more →
Mock NECAP Grades 8 and 11 Science Inquiry Task Exams Grade 11 Mock Inquiry Task Exam (Ice Storm Damage) Grade 11 Suggested Answer Guide (Ice Storm Damage) The actual NECAP… read more →
Mock NECAP Grades 8 and 11 Science Inquiry Task Exams Grade 11 Mock Inquiry Task Exam (Road Salt Contamination) Grade 11 Suggested Answer Guide (Road Salt Contamination) The actual NECAP… read more →
Lesson Five: Bye-bye Birdie Download Lesson Support Materials –Bird Abundance Data 1969-2010 –Change in Bird Abundance Graph –Habitat Preferences of Four Bird Species Skill level: Advanced Classes appropriate for: Biology,… read more →
Lesson Four: Message in a Song Download Lesson Support Materials –Introductory Slides Skill level: Advanced Classes appropriate for: Biology, Environmental Science An important skill scientists must have is the ability… read more →
Lesson Three: Hunt and Peck Download Lesson Support Materials –Master Graph Skill level: Average Classes appropriate for: Life Science, Biology, Environmental Science Neotropical migratory birds make use of a variety… read more →
Lesson Two: Birds Fly from Here to Where? Download Lesson Support Materials –Habitat: Tropical or Temperate? Skill level: Basic Classes appropriate for: Life Science, Biology, Environmental Science Migration occurs primarily… read more →