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
We understand the budget constraints of many homeschoolers — purchasing curriculum and supplies often for multiple children can be pricey! We recommend your students plan to watch all of the lab videos. For those labs that require specilaty supplies, we’ve included images and demonstrations so they 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.
Lesson 1: What Makes a Bird a Bird?
- Bird field guide or bird identification book for your region
- Notebook with blank paper to be used as a birdwatching journal
- Pencil
- Binoculars (optional)
Lesson 2: Built for the Sky
- Bird field guide or bird identification book for your region
- Notebook with blank paper to be used as a birdwatching journal
- Pencil
- Binoculars (optional)
Lesson 3: Feathered for Flight
- Contour bird feather
- Bird field guide or bird identification book for your region
- Birdwatching journal
- Pencil
- Magnifying glass or handheld microscope
Lesson 4: Beaks, Feet, & Bird Tools
- Scissors
- Bird field guide or bird identification book for your region
- Birdwatching journal
- Pencil
Lesson 5: Birds that Talk & Dance
- Birdwatching journal
- Pencil
- Smart phone with bird sounds app (optional)
Lesson 6: Wings Across the World
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Colored pencils
Lesson 7: Home Sweet Nest
Natural materials such as:
- Twigs or small sticks
- Grass, moss, or leaves
- Feathers
- Mud
Crafting materials such as:
- Air dry clay
- Yarn, string, or twine
- Glue or tape
- Paper or cardboard base
- Cotton balls or dryer lint
Lesson 9: Waders, Swimmers & Shoreline Stalkers
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Birdwatching journal
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Pencil
Lesson 10: Fierce Fliers of the Sky & Night
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Owl pellet
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Disposable gloves
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Ruler
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Kitchen scale (optional)
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Tweezers or forceps
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Paper plate
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Toothpicks
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Hand lens or magnifying glass (optional)
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Construction paper
Lesson 11: Birds that Sing
- Birdwatching journal
- Pencil
(More Coming Soon!)
