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- Bird is the Word (.html)
- Bird is the Word - Spanish Version (.html)
- SciGirls STEM Practices (.pdf)
- SciGirls Methods for Effective Groupwork (.pdf)
- SciGirls Scientific Inquiry Process (.pdf)
- Citizen Science Resources (.pdf)
- National Standards (.pdf)
- Journal Pages (.pdf)
- Feathered Friends - Full Episode (.m4v)
- Feathered Friends - Research (.mp4)
- Feathered Friends - Data Collection (.mp4)
- Feathered Friends - Analyze Data (.mp4)
- Feathered Friends - Data Collection 2 (.mp4)
- Feathered Friends - Share (.mp4)
- Feathered Friends - Mentor Moment (.mp4)
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Tracking area birds can tell a lot about an ecosystem. Learners use that understanding as motivation to observe and record bird populations in their area. They use journaling to store their information and ultimately choose one bird as the focus of their observations.
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CCSS:
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Instructional Ideas
- Share class findings on a online science journal such as Inaturalist
Classroom Considerations
- Consider logging information over time to track changes in populations throughout the year
- Expects access to an outdoor campus
Pros
- Offers ideas to extend the lesson
- Includes a detailed teaching guide to help plan the lesson
Cons
- None