Provided by: University of Illinois Extension |Published on: February 9, 2026
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Synopsis
This resource from the University of Illinois Extension includes very short podcast-style episodes that each feature a different Illinois bird, their call, and some information about them.
Each episode is 2-4 minutes long, and there are more than 90 episodes students can choose from!
This is a wonderfully unique way for students to get to know the birds around them!
The episodes are very short, making them easy to incorporate into class time.
Prerequisites
Each episode has a transcript linked underneath.
Differentiation & Implementation
Teachers can use this resource to introduce this short, audio format as a means of conveying information. Students can record their own short audio clips to demonstrate their understanding of a species of animal or plant they have been studying.
Students can use this resource as an introductory resource to help them find a bird species they would like to research further.
To make connections to climate change, the class can discuss how climate change has impacted the migration patterns of migratory birds. Teachers can have students analyze this resource to understand how patterns may continue to change.
This resource can be used to make connections to Sustainable Development Goal 15, Life on Land.
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