Life Sciences

Theme: Cycles & Circles, Healthy Communities

Back-to-school season can put anybody in a flap. Help the kids in your life stay grounded with two powerful tools that are always within reach: nature (yes, even in the city!) and creativity.  Spending time outdoors helps kids feel more connected to the world they live in. Creative activities let them express themselves, use their […]

Theme: Cycles & Circles, Food, Water

A Future Chicken Learning Resource for Educators, Parents & Caregivers What makes a butterfly a super sipper? How does a duck become a super swimmer? Why do some animals migrate, hibernate, or camouflage themselves to survive? In this exciting Future Chicken learning experience, for kids ages 6–10, we explore the amazing “superpowers” animals use to […]

Theme: Cycles & Circles, Healthy Communities

What is a Sit Spot? A sit spot is a personal patch of the natural world – a place a child visits regularly, across seasons and in all kinds of weather, to observe, wonder, and build a genuine relationship with the natural world. In returning to this place again and again, children learn about the world through […]

Theme: Cycles & Circles, Food, Water

Discover the fascinating world of dung beetles and the important role they play in maintaining healthy ecosystems! By recycling waste, dung beetles help break down organic matter, enrich the soil, and keep the cycle of nutrients moving. Whether you’re a curious kid, a parent, or a teacher, this guide will introduce you to nature’s top […]

Theme: Healthy Communities, Water

Discover the magic of snow, understand its connection to climate change, and explore how our winter landscapes are transforming in a changing world. Here at Future Chicken, we make environmental science fun and accessible for kids, parents, and teachers alike. What’s Snow All About? Snow isn’t just frozen water—it’s nature’s way of painting the world […]

Theme: Cycles & Circles, Healthy Communities

Award-winning singer and songwriter Tyler Shaw joins Future Chicken, Frittata, and Rocket Pants for an inspiring conversation about music, creativity, mental health, and the power of nature. 🎶🌲 Tyler shares how spending time outdoors fuels his songwriting, why creativity can help us process big feelings, and how small positive actions can make a real difference […]

Theme: Healthy Communities

Singer-songwriter Em Beihold joins FC, Frittata, and Rocket Pants for a heartwarming conversation about creativity, mental health, and the power of community. 🌱🎶 Em shares how songwriting helps her process emotions, why supporting others matters, and what she does to stay mentally healthy. Inspired by her message, the crew travels back in time to learn […]

Theme: Cycles & Circles, Healthy Communities, Water

Water is life and everyone deserves access to clean water. 💧🌍 In this inspiring episode of the Future Chicken Podcast, FC and Frittata speak with Autumn Peltier, an Anishinaabe water rights activist who has been advocating for safe water since she was eight years old! Autumn shares how water connects all living things, why some […]

Theme: Cycles & Circles, Healthy Communities

Ever wondered how falcons fly so FAST? 🦅💨 Future Chicken meets the experts at Xtreme Falconry to learn all about the awesome world of birds of prey! From high-speed hunting dives to incredible sharp eyesight, these raptors are the true superheroes of the sky. Discover how falconers work with these amazing animals to help protect […]

Theme: Clean Energy, Healthy Communities

Hydrogen doesn’t just fall under our theme of Clean Energy, it also connects directly with Goal 7 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that is all about ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.  Learn about Sustainable Development and Energy at the United Nations website. Then answer these questions: 1. Why is Goal 7 […]