Lesson Plan

Watch the Birdie

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Many birds look alike until you focus on their specific characteristics—so let's do a little bird watching! Young scientists build their own binoculars to take on a hike. They then use them to locate and identify different species of birds.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils compare and contrast features of two classmates as an introduction
  • Create a slideshow of different types of birds for comparison
Classroom Considerations
  • Supply individuals with craft materials to create their own binoculars
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