Therese Thompson

3 lessons, 1 topic High School =

BIRDS

Learning birds by song/call & sight to appreciate nature & the diversity of wildlife we have outdoors.

Blue Jay

http://www.talismancoins.com/catalog/Blue_Jay_Perched_on_Fence_Rail.jpg

Birds are part of our lives, easy to observe, all very different. Without having to take the students outside, these 3 lessons will give the students more knowledge about birds. Also, sharing some recent research on birds will give the subject importance. Because I am using the same PowerPoint, it brings the material together, tie-in the 3 lessons.
Online sources to help teach students about birds: Education References http://www.allaboutbirds.org/Page.aspx?pid=1189 search by bird species http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/learning search by bird species, tools, feed http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/ locomotion, feathers, diet, nest, migration https://www.learningbird.com/iamateacher lessons for teachers http://www.birdjam.com/learn.php songs http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/AnimalList.aspx?a=Birds&gclid=CJuV8JqAqLoCFeUF4go dDl8Arg Ocean birds http://www.biglearning.com/treasurebirds.htm many websites http://www.wbu.com/education/birdmigration.html migration http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/studying/migration/ migration http://www.birdweb.org/birdweb/ songs

Scientific References
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-09/uoo-mb091713.php Shy male birds flock together & have fewer friends http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-12/uoc--bct120309.php Birds call to warn friends and enemies http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120222132930.htm Birds sing louder amidst the noise & structure of the urban jungle http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-11/nesc-bba110811.php Bigger birds are harder hit by human noise http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-04/uadb-mba042910.php Migratory behavior affects the size of brains in birds http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-05/osu-esp051810.php Even small patches of urban woods are valuable for migrating birds

http://phys.org/news/2013-08-lsu-responsible-species-amazonian-birds.html LUS research responsible for naming 15 new species on Amazonian birds http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-03/uom-mrw032111.php MU researcher works to save one of the worlds most endangered birds

NH State Stds Grades 9-11

LS1 All living organisms have identifiable structures and characteristics that allow for survival (organisms, populations, & species). 11:1.1 Describe how organisms are classified into a hierarchy of groups and subgroups, which are based on similarities that reflect their evolutionary relationships.

Lesson 1: Needed material: computers, projector, screen, speakers, my cloth statues of birds, CD of bird songs, PPT slide show of birds, handout
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-12/uoc--bct120309.php Birds call to warn friends and enemies http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-09/uoo-mb091713.php Shy male birds flock together & have fewer friends

Objective: What birds can the students identify by sight or song. Format & Questions: I ask the students, do they know a bird in their back yard, then I ask the students to search on the internet for their favorite bird. Then I will play these birds songs, birds selected by the students, so everyone can start to learn the differences. At the same time have a picture of each bird up on the screen. How are these calls/songs used by the birds? Then quiz them to see if they remember any of the birds either by sight or song. Lesson 2: Needed material: computer, projector, screen, PPT slide show showing male & female bird of the same species, handout
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120222132930.htm Birds sing louder amidst the noise & structure of the urban jungle http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-11/nesc-bba110811.php Bigger birds are harder hit by human noise

Objective: Format & Questions: Do male birds look different than female birds, why? Discuss about the relationship of humans & birds. Discuss the appreciation of birds.

Show the students the current research, talk about noise caused by humans does it affect the birds. Lesson 3 Needed material: computer, migration chart, handout, PPT slide show of birds
http://phys.org/news/2013-08-lsu-responsible-species-amazonian-birds.html LUS research responsible for naming 15 new species on Amazonian birds http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-03/uom-mrw032111.php MU researcher works to save one of the worlds most endangered birds http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-04/uadb-mba042910.php Migratory behavior affects the size of brains in birds http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-05/osu-esp051810.php Even small patches of urban woods are valuable for migrating birds

Objective: How do birds move around, do all birds stay year round, what habitat is important. Format & Questions: Do we see different birds outside in the winter than in the summer? Where do they go, what is this called? Discuss the maps on the PPT. Are forests needed for the migration, why? Are bird species endangered, or are new species of birds being discovered?