The 117th Christmas
Bird Count starts December 14, 2016
and runs through January 5, 2017. This
longest running Citizen Science survey in the world provides critical data on
population trends. It is organized into circles, and each circle counts as many
birds as possible on one day, either on a predetermined route, or at their
backyard bird feeder. Data is compiled, and used to learn about long-term bird
trends.
If you would like to participate,
check out the searchable map to find a counting
"circle" near you.
Check out Project WILD’s “Bird Song Survey” for a great activity about the purpose of
counting birds for population information.
January 15 – May 1, 2017
The goal of this course is to help you utilize a STEM-based approach that incorporates local natural resources as unifying themes to implement Iowa Core concepts in your curriculum. You will work in small groups and individually to create a network of contacts and resources to teach natural resource concepts. Group and individual assignments will build on each other throughout the course.
Participants will build a project-based learning unit for their personal teaching situation, so you can immediately incorporate the course resources and tactics into your teaching, regardless of grade level or educational setting.
Registration deadline is January 9, 2017 - you must register electronically (Activity #: 22007499991702). Registration fee: $305 (3 license renewal credits); $425 (3 Drake graduate credits). This course is being offered by AEA PD Online, a joint initiative by all of Iowa's Area Education Agencies. This course therefore uses AEA PD Online's alternative fee schedule for license renewal and graduate credit. Transcripts and credit will be issued by AEA PD Online instead of Heartland AEA.
