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Some traits of baby birds change as they grow.
So, how could you match a baby bird with its parent?
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Some traits of baby birds change as they grow.
So, how could you match a baby bird with its parent?
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In this lesson, students make observations of baby animals and their parents, gathering evidence that they look similar because they share many of the same traits. In the activity, Baby Bird Rescue, students help identify lost baby birds based on observations of their specific traits.
Preview activity| Baby Birds printout | 1 per 12 students |
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Envelopes
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3 envelopes per pair |
We suggest students work in pairs.
Cut along all dotted lines so that you have six individual birds per sheet. A paper cutter will make this task go quickly. Make sure to keep bird “A,” “B,” and “C” in separate piles.
Divide envelopes into three equal piles. Use a marker to label all envelopes in one pile “A.” Label all envelopes in another pile “B,” and label all envelopes in the third pile “C.”
Then, place one bird card in each labeled envelope, making sure to put bird “A” in envelopes labeled “A,” bird “B” in envelopes labeled “B,” and bird “C” in envelopes labeled “C.” Each pair of students working together will need three envelopes (“A,” “B,” and “C”) for the activity.
Student slideshow: English | Spanish
Teacher printout: English & Spanish
Live Baby Animal Cams!
You can observe baby birds from your classroom via webcams on Explore. You can explore bald eagles, owls, and even tiny hummingbirds.
If it's not the right time of year for baby birds, you can also observe puppies and kittens!
DIY Binoculars & Nature Walks
Encourage your students to observe animals more closely by creating simple cardboard binoculars with recycled materials. Instructions for how to make these are available from the National Audubon Society.
If you have the opportunity to explore outside with your students, here are some tips on how to engage them in listening for and looking for birds!
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