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Cornell Lab K12 Education Our Mission: to create innovative resources and deliver transformative trainings that empower educato Through these resources, youth become real scientists!
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The K-12 Education program is a growing series of educational resources that promote inquiry and science learning in the classroom and at home by focusing youth on observations of birds and the natural world. Through the K-12 Education program and resources...

* Students engage in authentic inquiry through citizen science! They carefully observe birds and ask and answer their own questions based on observations and data.
* Youth use technology and real data to send and receive data about birds, which helps scientists better understand birds. In fact, that all students are encouraged to submit their data to CLO citizen science projects, for use by professional scientists in national and international surveys of bird population and behavior!
* Youth benefit from the added restorative and cognitive benefits of time spent outdoors in nature!

🐋 Free STEM Resource: Wind Energy Meets Whale ConservationEducators — Here's a great resource for your next STEM lesson!...
09/28/2026

🐋 Free STEM Resource: Wind Energy Meets Whale Conservation

Educators — Here's a great resource for your next STEM lesson! Karianne Kapfer, a PhD student at Cornell University studying North Atlantic right whale migration, and Dr. Aaron N. Rice, a research scientist at Cornell's K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics who studies acoustic communication in marine animals explore how offshore wind turbines generate power and how construction noise affects whale communication in a new publication in Frontiers for Young Minds.

Why it's classroom-ready:
🌊 Connects physics, biology, and environmental science
⚡ Simple breakdown of energy conversion — wind to your TV
🔊 Real bioacoustics research on whale communication
🌍 Great springboard for a renewable energy debate
✏️ Actionable takeaways for students

Perfect for reading comprehension, science discussions, or as a jumping-off point for climate/energy debates. It's peer-reviewed, open-access, and free to use.

Learn more about Karianne's work at our webinar tomorrow night at 7 pm EST! Link to register: https://buff.ly/gHRBEww

Do you hear that?Observation is an essential part of the scientific process and draws on all five senses, including: hea...
09/25/2026

Do you hear that?

Observation is an essential part of the scientific process and draws on all five senses, including: hearing. Join us for our September webinar and explore the vast world of bioacoustics with special guest, Ph.D. student and bioacoustician Karianne Kapfer, who works at the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics.

In this webinar, we will dive into this exciting field, learn about Karianne’s research, and acquaint ourselves with educational resources designed to introduce K-12 students to the study and science of sound.

One lucky attendee will be randomly selected to receive a brand new pair of Celestron Nature DX 8×42 mm binoculars!

Save your seat now and head to this link: https://buff.ly/gHRBEww

Migration Celebration is here! Join us at the Lab next Saturday (9/12) for a fun, family-friendly day full of activities...
09/04/2026

Migration Celebration is here! Join us at the Lab next Saturday (9/12) for a fun, family-friendly day full of activities, walks, live bird banding, face painting, tours, and more!

The Lab’s address is 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd, Ithaca, NY 14580. Can’t wait to see you there!

Taking a look back at one of our highlights of the summer: the K-12 Educator Retreat in the Marin Headlands of Californi...
08/28/2026

Taking a look back at one of our highlights of the summer: the K-12 Educator Retreat in the Marin Headlands of California 😎

4 days, 27 educators, lots of birding and learning from one another! Our week was filled with so many great conversations about getting students outdoors and engaging in participatory science with the help of the K-12 curricula.

All of this was made possible from the support of generous donations. We would also like to thank our sponsor Celestron, for providing each of our attendees with a brand new pair of binoculars, making each outdoor experience all the more memorable.

And of course, thank you to our educators for making the retreat an amazing experience. We are so inspired by the impact each of you have on your students and honored to support your important work!

Our K-12 Team is still flying high from an amazing four days spent right here at the Lab birding, learning, and collabor...
08/18/2026

Our K-12 Team is still flying high from an amazing four days spent right here at the Lab birding, learning, and collaborating with educators!

With the support of our donors, we were able to cover travel and lodging expenses for 26 educators from across the U.S. and Canada, making this opportunity more accessible than ever.

Each of our attendees also received a pair of Nature DX 8x42mm binoculars, thanks to our friends at Celestron! These powerful tools helped our group experience the natural beauty of Ithaca, NY and imagine creative outdoor learning experiences for their students back home.

Last but certainly not least, thank you to all the educators for joining us at the retreat and bringing your passion and enthusiasm for your work – we’re so grateful for all you do!

Calling all who are passionate about education, biodiversity, and community-driven conservation. Join the Cornell Lab of...
07/31/2026

Calling all who are passionate about education, biodiversity, and community-driven conservation. Join the Cornell Lab of Ornithology as our next leader for Youth and Community Engagement and help inspire the next generation of conservationists!

In this role, you’ll design innovative professional development for educators, build partnerships, and lead impactful programs that connect youth and communities to nature and participatory science.

Applications close August 15th. Head to this link: https://buff.ly/5L42tc0 to apply and make a lasting impact with the Cornell Lab!

We are so excited to announce our 2025 Celestron Binocular Grant recipients! Thanks to our amazing friends Celestron, ea...
07/28/2026

We are so excited to announce our 2025 Celestron Binocular Grant recipients! Thanks to our amazing friends Celestron, each of our educators received a classroom set of Celestron binoculars, helping students experience the outdoors in a whole new way.

Stay tuned for details on when applications open for the 2026 giveaway!

05/05/2026

Kevin from Bird Academy and others from the Cornell Lab on the lookout for the Brewsters Warbler.

02/06/2026

Hoping to attract certain bird species, or to learn more about the ones stopping by your feeder? The Common Feeder Bird Interactive by Project Feederwatch is the perfect tool! Thank you to our sponsors Wild Delight, 3-D Pet Products, and Better Bird for supporting inquiry based education for all ages.

Share the joy of birding with a young scientist in your life using resources from our K-12 Education Team. Whether you’r...
02/04/2026

Share the joy of birding with a young scientist in your life using resources from our K-12 Education Team. Whether you’re looking for classroom activities or ways to continue learning at home, resources like Feathered Friends help kids move through the steps of bird ID with fun and engaging activities. A special thank you to our sponsor Pennington Wild Bird Seed for their support of youth science education!

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