Grades 9–12

Introducing Budburst and Community Science

Students learn how community scientists have contributed to the field of phenology and what Budburst data can tell us about the relationship between plant phenology and climate change.

Teaching Ecological Mismatches

Teach students how climate change can disrupt interspecies relationships via its effects on phenology.

Budburst Data Activity: When do Lilacs Flower?

Students build data literacy skills as they explore an authentic Budburst dataset. They explore variability in the timing of first flower in common lilacs and generate new research questions based on this data.

Phenophase Scavenger Hunt

Engage your students in our 'Phenology and Climate' project with these outdoor scavenger hunts.

Phenophase Matching Activities

Students match images of annual plant life cycle events to phenophase descriptions. Great for classrooms getting started on our 'Phenology and Climate' project.

Independent Research Projects with Phenology

Student groups conduct independent research projects by collecting and analyzing phenology data.

Independent Research Projects with Pollinators

Student groups conduct independent research projects by collecting and analyzing pollinator data.

Invitations To Inquiry with Budburst Data

Explore Budburst phenology data with BSCS Learning's Invitations to Inquiry.

More Activities

Explore more plant- and phenology-related educational activities.

Budburst Data User Guide: For Educators

All Budburst data is available for anyone to search, download, and use. You and your students can use the Budburst database to create data visualizations and conduct scientific investigations with authentic datasets from across the country. Follow the steps in this guide to get started!