Lesson Description
This bird nest boxes project is an engaging longer term project Where the students learn about birds and observe behavior and a nest cycle. It is taught in phases.
By Patty O’Hearn Kickham from Guelph, Ontario, Canada – Bluebird house, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88268946
- In Phase 1, students will learn about bird life cycles and about local bird species, and where and how they nest.
- In Phase 2, students plan various ways to feed and protect the birds, and design next boxes for their chosen bird.
- In Phase 3, students will create the boxes, install them and monitor the boxes.
Adelynn Croft from the Center for Creation, Innovation and Discover charter school in Logan, Utah submitted this project and shared her experience in the lesson document attached below.
Grade(s)/Age
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Science Subject Matter
Science and Engineering Practices, Life Sciences: Ecosystems (LS2), Engineering Design: Defining and Delimiting and Engineering Problem (ETS1.A), Engineering Design: Developing Possible Solutions (ETS1.B), Engineering Design: Optimizing the Design Solution (ETS1.C), Strand BIO.1: INTERACTIONS WITH ORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Math Subject Matter
Standards for Mathematical Practice, Measurement and Data
Lesson Documents
