Birds, as an interesting group of animals richly represented among museum exhibits, serve as an excellent link between formal and informal education. They are one of the most well-known animal groups and act as model organisms for understanding biodiversity, ecosystem changes, and natural processes, because they have always been close to humans. However, biology and natural science curricula include only two learning objectives directly related to birds. There are also few objectives that allow for indirect connections with birds. Upon closely examining individual learning objectives, I found that many of them within biology and natural science can still be effectively addressed by incorporating bird-related topics through creative pedagogical approaches. Based on a qualitative analysis of curricula and a review of the literature, I developed ornithological teaching materials for use in both formal and informal education. I considered didactic approaches most suitable for exploring biological topics in different educational contexts when preparing these materials. Through hands-on materials and current examples, students learn about the biology, ecology, and conservation of birds. Teaching materials primarily involve group work, hands-on operational activities, verbal methods, and working with various sources, encouraging active engagement and deeper understanding.
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