Cornell Lab K12 Education

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 ba

sed 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!

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!

Inspire the next generation of scientists! Dive into the entire scientific journey, from sparking curiosity and asking q...
01/27/2026

Inspire the next generation of scientists!

Dive into the entire scientific journey, from sparking curiosity and asking questions to designing and conducting your own experiments, with “Students as Scientists”. These K-5 and 6-12 units are packed with step-by-step guidance and all the resources you need to empower your students to explore, investigate, and uncover answers to their own nature-based questions. Follow the link and get started: https://buff.ly/DSAaQK9

Best part? They are FREE, thanks to our amazing sponsors:
3-D Pet Products
Wild Delight
Better Bird

Learning to identify birds by their silhouette is one of the best tools in a birder's tool kit. Paying close attention t...
01/20/2026

Learning to identify birds by their silhouette is one of the best tools in a birder's tool kit. Paying close attention to size, shape, and behavior can be just as informative as colorful plumage. Sharpen your power of observation and challenge a young scientist in your life to do the same with this hands-on activity from our Feathered Friends resource!

Thanks to Pennington Wild Bird Seed for helping us make fun and engaging activities like these available to you at no cost by sponsoring science education

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