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.

Concepts

bird attributes, birds, types of birds

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Additional Tags

science

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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

Pros

• Provides options for assessment questions
• Includes links to additional resources

Cons

• None