Elementary students will research approved birds and present their choices for a community vote
Fort Worth does not have an official bird, but that will change soon, thanks to participating Fort Worth ISD elementary schools. These schools will assist the city in selecting its official bird.
Participating campuses will be assigned one of the six birds approved by the Fort Worth Audubon for research. Over the course of this school year, students will conduct research and create presentations advocating for their assigned bird to become the city’s officially-recognized bird.
Participating elementary schools include:
- Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center
- Carter Park
- George C. Clark
- Daggett Montessori
- Diamond Hill Elementary
- Glen Park
- H.V. Helbing
- Maude Logan
- Meadowbrook
- Rufino Mendoza
- M.H. Moore
- North Hi Mount
- Overton Park
- South Hills Elementary
- JT Stevens
- Van Zandt-Guinn
- Westcliff
- Westpark
The most compelling presentations will be featured at the district’s annual science fair, scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 4, 2024 at the Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center. The community is invited to view these presentations and vote on their preferred bird.
This project aims to educate students about various bird species and demonstrate how science intersects with other aspects of life including civics, biology, history, research, data collection, argumentation, math, literacy, and more.
Students will research the following birds:
- Barred Owl
- Eastern Bluebird
- Carolina Chickadee
- Red-Bellied Woodpecker
- Red-Shouldered Hawk
- Great Egret
The district welcomes community participation in the science fair, not just for the bird selection contest, but also to explore the diverse projects created by our students.
