Corvids of Fishers: Educational Series
Planet Earth-Style Mini-Documentaries + Standards-Aligned Activities
Bringing wildlife intelligence into your classroom through local corvid stories
Documentary Series
10 episodes featuring corvids in Fishers, Indiana with Planet Earth-style narration
Standards-Aligned
Activities meet Indiana Science Standards with cross-curricular connections
Ready to Implement
Complete materials lists, rubrics, and implementation notes included
Grade K Activities
Science Standard: K.Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
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Corvid Family Tree
📝 Description
Sort corvid pictures by observable characteristics and create simple family trees
🎯 Implementation Notes
Best done after watching Episode 1. Allow 30 minutes for sorting and discussion.
📊 Assessment Rubric
Students identify one corvid species and explain identifying characteristics
🛠️ Materials Needed
- Corvid picture cards
- Large paper
- Glue sticks
- Markers
🌐 Cross-Curricular Extensions
Acorn Hunt & Cache Game
📝 Description
Students hide plastic acorns like Blue Jays and try to relocate them
🎯 Implementation Notes
Use playground or gym. Hide acorns in 10 locations, wait 15 minutes, then search.
📊 Assessment Rubric
Students explain why Blue Jays remember hiding spots and demonstrate mapping skills
🛠️ Materials Needed
- Plastic acorns (30+)
- Simple maps
- Clipboards
- Pencils
🌐 Cross-Curricular Extensions
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