Several examples of usual and unusual bird migration are provided along with maps, posters, activity sheets and specimens. Birds of Prey - Raptors, their adaptations and the problems they encounter in their position at the top of the food chain are discussed through posters, activity sheets, videos and specimens, including a hawk, an owl and the vireo. Feathers - Topics such as feather types, use, care and color are presented along with flying and flight information. This box contains transparencies and specimens along with suggested classroom activities to help students understand the complexities of feathers. There are also posters, activities for class use and suggested topics for discussion.
Many teachers like to have an owl in their classroom as they dissect pellets.
Wetlands Birds - Focusing on birds which inhabit freshwater marshes and their environmental challenges, this box provides detailed information about marsh inhabitants and complements the Wetlands Metaphor Discovery Box. Bats - Learn about bats and their importance to an ecosystem. Specimens of a brown bat, a Mexican silverhair bat, and a bat skeleton encased in plastic are included along with curriculum information from Bat Conservation International. Endangered Species - This box contains information about various endangered and threatened species of the United States and Illinois. Posters and specimens complement the written information.