Welcome to Classroom Connections—where every lesson moves from field to classroom. Each post features Ecology Blueprints, real-world Field Notes, and practical Classroom Connections designed to help you teach wildlife science, food webs, anatomy, and ecosystems with confidence.
And bring each lesson to life in your classroom—starting today.
How big do you think the smallest bird in the world is? Just over two inches tall.
While it may seem odd that a wolf would leave their pack and go off on their own, it’s actually essential to the survival of the species overall.
Birds of prey include birds like hawks, owls, and eagles. These birds are threatened by human actions like wildlife trade, pollution, and urbanization that’s led to habitat loss.
Have you gotten your hands on one of our brand new Sherlock Bones packs yet? They come in packs of 1, 3, or 10, and all include our Sherlock Bones pellet guide! This book will guide you through how pellets are formed, why we study them, and which owls produce pellets.
You’ve probably seen birds in the sky flying together as a group. Some species of bird will fly in a “V” or other shaped formation.
This summer, why not take a trip to a conservation center? There are plenty in the Northwest that provide exciting experiences and activities that are also educational about our nation’s wildlife.
The IUCN has 159 bird species on their list that are considered Extinct.
As the seasons change, we adapt – maybe we’ll turn the AC or heat on, we’ll start parking our cars in the garage more, or we’ll switch our morning coffees from hot to iced.
Studying owls gives us really great insight into an ecosystem. They are prime subjects to look at because of how much information they can give us.
We’re sure you're familiar with at least some bird songs. Whether you’re up early in the morning or walking around during the day, you’re bound to have heard some birds singing nearby.
Barn Owls eat a variety of prey, which means that you don’t know what you’re going to find in a pellet when you dissect it! The favorite food of Barn Owls is voles, but they also eat a variety of other things.
When you have land that is overrun with pests, instead of getting your hands on pesticides, go the more natural route and bring some Barn Owls in to handle the problem! Barn Owls are cavity dwellers.
