Gabi Notices a Nest 48565i

What Is This Video? 6ol10

Uh-oh–Gabi lost her bracelet! Which mountain animal is putting it to good use in its home?

Conversation Starters 1y511a

Ask: 6k2t58
  • Have you ever seen a bird nest? What did it look like? Could you tell what it was made of?
  • What other kinds of animal homes do you know?
  • What kinds of materials do you think the birds in our neighborhood use to build their nests?

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Be The Bird 6m6k6o

Survey your neighborhood from the perspective of a bird. What might be some ideal locations for a nest? Why? Think about the materials would you need to build your nest, and where you might find them. to also consider food–birds lay eggs and raise their young in nests, so a consistent, nearby food sources is a plus. Are any parts of your neighborhood more bird-friendly than others? Can you see any bird nests in trees or bushes? Find out more about bird nests at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology's Nest Watch. Or, check out this gallery of bird nests from around the world, excerpted from the book Nests, by photographer Sharon Beals.

Curriculum Topic 6q6b1j

habitats, human impact on ecosystems

Activity Type 553x4w

indoor and outdoor

Standards 1m3c6g

Next Generation Science Standards 5e6pw

Disciplinary Core Ideas 17296o
Science and Engineering Practices 6j4y1o
Crosscutting Concepts 5k7263