Live Lesson: RSPB Big Birdwatch
Live Lesson: RSPB Big Birdwatch
Did you know that the Big Schools' Birdwatch is the largest citizen science project for schools in the UK? This Live Lesson is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the work of the RSPB, how to identify birds and the importance of citizen science for monitoring wild animal populations.
This year the RSPB have made more teaching resources available online than ever before for schools who register for the Big Schools Birdwatch, including two brand new guides to help learners identify the gulls they are most likely to see and birds that are black.
Schools should do their Birdwatch between the 7 January and the 14 February and participate by downloading supporting resources from their webpage . Relevant resources are available for all age groups to take part. On submitting your results, schools receive an electronic certificate celebrating their contribution as well as links to download a Schools for Nature Certificate signed by Sir David Attenborough!
Register to attend the Live Lesson
Wednesday 15 January 2025 1.30-2.15pm
All ages are welcome, but the lesson is primarily aimed at upper primary and lower secondary pupils.
A bheil ùidh agaibh ann an leasan sa Ghaidhlig? Clàraich airson a' gabhail pàirt ann an leasan beò sa Ghaidhlig againn, a tha ceangailte ri RSPB's Big Birdwatch. Bidh seo a' tachairt air an 15mh den Fhaoilleach aig 11m.
Interested in attending this lesson in Gaelic? Register to attend our Gaelic RSPB Big Birdwatch Live Lesson on 15 January at 11am.
Lesson - 15 Jan 2025 1.30pm
Laura and Shona from RSPB guide us through how to identify common birds that you might find in your school grounds. They then explain how to accurately complete the RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch so that you can contribute to vitally important monitoring of bird species.
Following the lesson, take part in the RSPB Big Birdwatch and use our Action Plan to help you support birds in your local area.
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