Student Resources
The International Crane Foundation offers many opportunities for students to learn about cranes and their connections with people and the landscapes on which we all depend. Our resources will introduce your classroom to:
- Endangered species management and conservation,
- Biology of cranes,
- Wetland and grassland ecosystems,
- Relationships among cranes, their habitats, and people,
- And the cultural significance of cranes around the globe, including music and literature.
Our educational programs and resources, including field trips to the Crane Discovery Center in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and activities, are closely aligned with the National Academic Standards and Wisconsin’s Model Academic Standards.
Attention teachers! Join us on Saturday, Aug. 8, for a FREE Teacher Appreciation Day at the International Crane Foundation’s Crane Discovery Center in Baraboo, Wisconsin. All K-12 educators—current and retired—will receive free admission, special teacher resources, and a gift bag!
Learn more and register here
Bring cranes into your classroom with our updated activity sheets and lesson plans for ages preschool through high school.
Our Crane Trunks offer a variety of classroom activities and resources to help your students understand our work to save cranes worldwide.
School field trips to the Crane Discovery Center in Baraboo, Wis., include fun, age-appropriate activities designed to engage students and their teachers. We look forward to working with you and your class, youth group, scout troop, or club!
Learn why cranes stand on one leg and more fun facts in our popular Crane FAQs!
According to Japanese legend, if you fold 1,000 origami cranes you will be granted one wish. Start folding your flock by following these simple steps.
View our From the Field Webinars to learn about the International Crane Foundation’s programs and timely issues that affect us all.
Photos: Ted Thousand, Ondrej Prosicky, Hannah Petrilli/International Crane Foundation, and Tom Lynn
