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A group of bird watchers gathered with their binoculars and
charts to record a spring bird count. They need help in identifying the birds
that live in our area. They have asked for some special assistance from you.
You will take on the role of bird watcher. You will gather pertinent data,
chart you findings and discover many things about birds and their habitats.
Goal:
You will gather facts, sort data, and identify the birds that live in
the schoolyard.
The
Task
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It is your job to take on the role of bird watcher.
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You must count and record the number of birds you locate in our
schoolyard on one given day and keep the data in a log.
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You must make a
chart depicting all the types of birds that you recorded in you log. You can
download pictures or draw you own.
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In art class you will make paper mache birds – you can choose
your favorite bird for this project.
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You must present your final project to your fellow classmates.
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Our final bird count will be sent to the National and Ohio
Wildlife Federation and to the Audubon Society.
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You will need your bird chart, bird book, and binoculars, a
pencil and blank paper.
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You will work as an individual bird watcher. We will compare
sightings after our watch has been completed.
Goal:
You will design a paper mache bird
and a wall chart showing the birds that you sited. You list facts like; color,
size, male, female, food they like, and favorite habitat.
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Are you prepared, with all your bird watching gear, to begin you
bird watching task?
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Put on your bird watcher “official” badge and head outside
to look, listen, and learn.
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You will visit the following web sites to complete you final
wall chart project.
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Go to http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/Birdwatching.html
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Go to http://www.birdwatching.com/stories.html
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After all data is gathered. You will create a bird watchers wall
chart.
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You will complete your paper mache bird in art class.
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You will present you completed project to the class – explain
the types of birds you sighted in the schoolyard. Explain why you chose the
bird for your paper mache art project.
Goal:
You will complete your bird watchers wall chart by compiling data on
line and out doors. You will present you findings and art project to the
class.
Resources
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Other web sites that the students may like to visit are these
two on bird stories.
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Go to http://www.birdwatching.com/stories.html
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Go to http://www.marlo.com/kids/stories/wguy2.htm
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Reference bird books are available in the classroom and in the
school library.
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Goal:
This information will help
students complete their task successfully.
Evaluation
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You can earn a total of 40 points for your bird
watching project.
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25 points for your wall chart ( must contain the
following items: at least five different birds ,identify characteristics,
favorite food, and favorite habitat. These can be downloaded pictures or
colorful drawings of your own.
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10 points for your paper mache rendering of your
favorite bird. It must be painted in the appropriate colorings for the bird
species.
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5 points for the group count of the total birds
found in and around our school yard in one days bird watching.
Goal:
You will have a completed project and be able to share your findings with
confidence.
Conclusion
- The
class took on their roles as bird watchers with enthusiasm.
- Follow
up activities include: 1.A visit from a member of the Audubon Society or a
local bird watching person. 2. A bird watching expedition at a local park
lead by the park naturalist.
Credits and
References
