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- 6th - 8th
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Students how islands form, rising water levels, growth of coral, and volcanoes. They complete Island Investigation worksheets after researching island formation on various Internet websites. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students investigate birds and complete a variety of bird-themed activities. They read books and observe birds noting their physical characteristics, development and life cycle stages. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students examine the four seasons and the Earth's orbit around the Sun. They discover how birds are affected by the seasons. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine data from a variety of sources to investigate if the weight of an egg changes as the embryo develops. The native area, average size, and how flightless birds utilize their wings forms the focus of the lesson. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students are introduced to the classification system of animals. In groups, they set up an aquarium in which they must maintain throughout the year. They also observe earthworms and how they react to various stimuli and research the characteristics of arthropods. To end the lesson, they focus on one phylum of animals and present their information to the class. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students are introduced to anatomy and morphology of birds. They predict bird behavior by comparing and contrasting body parts. Pupils experience taxonomic classificatin of birds. Students identify a birds habitat requirements. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students identify and examine adaptations in birds that enable them to fly. They conduct Internet research to relate these adaptations to the physics of flight. Students observe birds in flight and describe their behavior and flight mechanics. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate genetics and evolution of species. They simulate the breeding of birds using origami birds. In addition, using dice they introduce genetic variation into the species. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the field of ornithology in this introductory lesson on birds. They view and discuss a video that presents the concept of bird evolution from dinosaurs. In small groups, they create and play a bird identification game using field guides. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students identify the characteristics of birds and explain how these characteristics are useful in their survival. They explain how both physical and environmental adaptations help birds survive and reproduce. Students create an imaginary bird based on information regarding appropriate adaptations. Full Review »