Along the Birdhouse Trail

Fifth graders investigate how birds use their beaks. In this agriculture instructional activity, 5th graders use tools to simulate how birds gather food with their beaks. They then draw conclusions about certain types of beaks and what...

Students simulate the life cycle of Hawaii's Honu. In this Science instructional activity, students act out the life cycle of the Hawaiian sea turtle. Students determine and play the roles of prey and predator.

Students observe animals in their natural habitats. In this bird identification lesson, students observe birds by watching and listening and report on the sightings they made. Students also document bird signs such as tracks, nests and...

A gorgeous collection of slides follows the changes within the nest of a thrush over a month's time. Beginning with a single egg on March 15th, frequent photographs looking down into the nest are displayed. Finally, on April 14th, the...

Students learn about different types of birds and their differing needs for nests and bird houses. Students then build a bird house.

Illustrated, step-by-step directions on how to build a birdhouse for a bluebird or other similar species.

Students examine the eastern bluebird and acquire knowledge regarding their species and their struggle for survival. In this blue bird project lesson plan, students explore the blue birds' habitat and discover how they are excellent...

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.

For this bluebirds worksheet, learners complete a table and answer short answer questions about the life cycle of bluebirds. Students complete 1 chart and answer 5 questions.

In this birds instructional activity, students watch videos and click on the links to learn about birds nesting and rearing. Students then answer 8 short answer questions.