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.
Learn more about screech owls with our Screech Owl poster! Learn about their range in the U. S.
Not all bird species present in North America are native to North America. Other species have found their way over here either on purpose or by accident as humans moved from place to place.
Bird eggs come in a variety of colors, sizes, and patterns. Have you ever wondered why? Scientists have been speculating about the reason for this for a long time and have come up with a few theories.
In the heat of summer, many of us love hanging out at the beach all day. But with swimming in the ocean comes the responsibility of being aware of sharks that may be nearby and come in close to the shore in the swimming areas we love.
What do you think are the three species of raptor that are considered the most successful in the world? If your guess was any of the following, you’re right! Barn Owl Peregrine Falcon Osprey .
The ESA wasn’t the first law passed to help wildlife, but it was the first one to really put something into action to save threatened and endangered species.
Dissection is part of many science class curriculums. And it’s met with many opposing viewpoints.
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.
Wolves have been thought of as “bad” for centuries and that idea has produced tensions between humans and wolves. Too often, wolves will be killed in revenge for taking down livestock when nonlethal methods have been proven to work better at keeping wolves away and livestock safe.
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.
