1. NSDL Online Science: Bringing the Field to the Classroom--Birds Welcome

2.  Robert Payo, National Science Digital Library  Colleen McLinn, Macaulay Library, Cornell Lab of Ornithology  Jennifer Schaus, Education Program, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Presenters

3. Scientific method 1.Name the problem or question 2. Form a hypothesis and make predictions based upon it 3. Test your hypothesis 4. Check and interpret your results 5. Report your results

4. Discovery and learning as an ongoing process. A more dynamic view of the scientific method

5. How Will You Answer Your Question? Scientist use different approaches for different types of questions. Conduct a Study Analyze Existing Data Synthesize Reference Information

6. Student Questions & Investigations 1. What type of birds visit our courtyard? 2. Will a fake cat scare birds away from a feeder? 3. How does the average count of crows change during the year? 4. What are some of the biggest survival threats to American Robins?

7. The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) http://nsdl.org

8. Digital libraries are a tool for supporting ongoing discovery and learning.

10. Why study birds? Birds are everywhere and easy to study Students are naturally captivated by bird song, flight, colors, and behaviors A context for the scientific process— observation, discovery, conclusions Lifelong learning and environmental awareness

11. Comfort level with birding? Novice Advanced BeginnerAmateur Teach content on birds in your curriculum? Minimal to none In-depth study Part of a unit

12. Learning to Make Observations Bird Quiz http://www.realtime rendering.com/birds/ birdquiz.html

14. Birdwatching: What to Look For Size Posture Shape Color Field Marks Location Habitat Sounds

15. Poll Question: Which bird goes purdy, purdy, purdy?

16. Digital resources provide rich context

17. Citizen Science “Scientists can’t be everywhere, so kids from all over can record data and send it in.” Heidi, grade 7 “The more data you have, the more accurate the conclusions will be.” Aaron, grade 8

19. Recording Results

20. Seeing Patterns

21. Bald Eagle Not Reported < 2% 2-10% 10-25% 25-50% > 50% Northern Mockingbird

22. Snow Goose American Crow Wood Thrush Black-and-White Warbler Northern Cardinal JFMAMJJASOND Date Range 1/1-12/31 2002-2006 Combined Years

24. Other Citizen Science Sites within NSDL Journey North: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/ Space for Species: http://www.spaceforspecies. ca/track_real_species/index.htm

25. Inquiry-based Study NSDL Partnering Organizations Scientific Method Current Research Visualizing Tools Trusted Resources Data Access to Experts Rich Media Citizen Science

26. Go to http://nsdl.org and click on the K-12 audience pagehttp://nsdl.org Download this seminar’s module Expert Voices feature with Cornell Lab of Ornithology scientist, Chris Jennelle

27. THANK YOU! Colleen McLinn cmm252@cornell.edu Jennifer Schaus jms327@cornell.edu Robert Payo rpayo@nsdl.ucar.org

28. http://www.nsta.org/conferences Midwestern Area Conference October 19-21 Eastern Area Conference November 2-4 Western Area Conference December 7-9 NSTA Area Conferences on Science Education