STEM Activity Sheet
Wingspan
Ecology & Ornithology • Card • Ages 8-12 • 40–70 min • 1–5 players
STEM Connection
Wingspan teaches ornithology and real ecology. Every bird card reflects accurate traits, diets, and habitats. Players learn about food webs, carrying capacity, biodiversity, and migration guided by Earth's magnetic field and stars. The game is used in real classrooms as a biology and conservation learning tool.
Key Science Concepts
OrnithologyEcologyBiodiversityHabitatsFood WebsMigrationConservation
STEM Careers in This Game
Ornithologist
Studies bird behavior, anatomy, migration, and ecological roles.
Ecologist
Examines how species interact with each other and their environment.
Conservation Biologist
Works to protect endangered species and restore damaged habitats.
Citizen Scientist
Records real bird sightings that help researchers track populations globally.
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