Pathways to Science Through Nature

Pathways to Science Through Nature is a collaboration between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology; 4-H programs in New York, Florida, Illinois, and California; and the National Girls Collaborative Project to build support for citizen science in after school contexts, with support from the Noyce Foundation and Smith-Lever.

Increase youth exploration of science and the environment through indoor and outdoor science activities.
Youth will develop essential science process, interpersonal, and communication skills and personal creativity.
Youth will explore science concepts of habitat, food webs, bird diversity and adaptations and life cycles.
Youth will enhance their scientific thinking while developing a science identity

AUDIENCE: 8 to 15 years of age

Nature Detectives

Nature Detectives

Nature Detectives contains six stand-alone activities that guide youth through a study of habitats, food webs, bird diversity and adaptations and life cycles. The curriculum is offered as a track within the I Think Green program or can be ordered from Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Habitat Connections

Habitat Connections

Habitat Connections – contains seven lessons resulting in a group project that will enhance their community. This would be an ideal SPIN club opportunity. Copies of this curriculum can be purchased directly from Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Online Course

Online Course

Introducing Integrating Inquiry for Educators: Developing Student Science Practices. This self-paced, online course is designed to ignite your excitement for outdoor inquiry, while providing background and resources that will help you engage students in local science investigations and citizen science. Click TAKE THE COURSE and begin your adventure.

More For You

More For You

Want even more ways to study nature and science? Try these citizen science opportunities, all available from Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Great Back Yard Bird Count, Nest Watch, Project Feeder Watch, E-Bird, and Yard Map.

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