Lab Supplies for World of Birds
For our junior high-level science classes, we try to keep specialty lab supplies to a minimum in order to make the class and activities accessible for all families. Below you’ll find options for where to purchase the few specialty items required, along with a complete list of lab supplies needed for each lesson in World of Birds.
Purchasing Lab Supplies
World of Birds Lab Kit (coming soon!) We have partnered with Cornerstone Educational Supplies to provide our World of Birds lab kit. If you plan on completing all of the labs, this is the most convenient option
Purchase supplies a la carte: If you’ll be choosing select labs to complete or want to purchase just a few supplies at a time, use the links below to purchase items a la carte from Home Science Tools.
Lab Supplies on a Budget
The good news is, World of Birds contains very few specialty lab supplies. However, if you are not able to source the required specialty lab supplies we’ve included images and demonstrations so your students can follow along at home.
Canadian Families
Please see this page for a special note on sourcing lab supplies.
Lab Supplies by Lesson
Below is a list of lab supplies listed by lesson. Alternatively, you can see a list of lab supplies listed divided up between specialty and household lab supplies on this page.
Weekly Supplies
Each week in World of Birds, students will engage in bird observation and keep a birdwatching journal. To support their learning, they’ll need the following resources:
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A bird field guide or identification book for your region
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Notebook for recording observations
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Binoculars (optional but helpful)
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Lesson Specific Supplies
Additional materials needed for individual lesson activities, beyond the weekly essentials.
Lesson 1: A Beginner’s Guide to Birdwatching & Journaling
None needed
Lesson 2: Watching & Drawing Birds in Flight
None needed
Lesson 3: Anatomy of a Feather
- Contour bird feather
- Magnifying glass or hand lens
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Lesson 4: The Bird Match Up
- Scissors
Lesson 5: Backyard Sound Safari
- Smart phone with bird sounds app (optional)
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Lesson 6: Follow that Bird!
- Colored pencils
Lesson 7: Build-a-Nest Challenge
Natural materials such as:
- Twigs or small sticks
- Grass, moss, or leaves
- Feathers
- Mud
Crafting materials such as:
- Air-dry clayÂ
- Yarn, string, or twine
- Glue or tape
- Paper or cardboard base
- Cotton balls or dryer lint
Lesson 8: Exam 1
No lab
Lesson 9: Waders, Swimmers & Shoreline Stalkers
None needed
Lesson 10: Discovering Diets through Owl Pellet Dissections
- Owl pellet
- Disposable gloves
- Ruler
- Kitchen scale (optional)
- Tweezers or forceps
- Paper plate
- Toothpicks
- Magnifying glass or hand lens (optional)
- Construction paper
Lesson 11: Dawn Chorus Journal
None needed
Lesson 12: Exploring Hummingbirds in Action
- None neededÂ
Lesson 13: Big Brained Birds in the Wild
None needed
Lesson 14: Flightless Bird Profile & Comparison
None needed
Lesson 15: Discovering Fading Feathers Close to Home
None needed
Lesson 16: Exam 2
No lab
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