Take the class outside with a bird watching lesson. Young ornithologists participate in an outdoor activity that guides them on how to observe and study the feathered animals. After walking around school campus, bird watchers provide a written and illustrated description of one bird they observed.

Concepts

birds, making observations

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Look up a bird camera online and note observations as you watch
• Put class members in pairs so that they can share a pair of binoculars
• Create a journal with a compilation of the bird watching sheets

Classroom Considerations

• Each class member needs a clipboard for writing on when they go outside
• Binoculars are needed, as stated by the plan, but does not detract from the activity if they are not available
• Ensure pupils have access to crayons

Pros

• Allows learners to take on the role of an ornithologist
• Provides a link for further research of birds individuals observe

Cons

• There is a typo on the worksheet; the first instruction under the second task should read shape