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.
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.
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.
Bison are the heaviest animals that live on land in North America. Although they used to be present in large numbers throughout North America, their numbers decreased during the 19th century when over 50 million of them were killed.
The IUCN has 159 bird species on their list that are considered Extinct.
Red wolves were initially declared endangered in 1967 by the U. S.
Dissect it! kits are made of a one-of-a-kind gelatin material that gives a realistic experience without the use of a real animal! The detailed instructions take you through the process so you can learn about everything inside the animal: their skeletal structure and where their organs are located.
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.
