3rd Grade

ADAPTATIONS EVERYWHERE

TEKS: Science - 3.9 A, 3.9 B, 3.8 A, 3.8 D

Social Studies – 3.4 A, 3.4 B

Overview

What makes a bird a bird? Is it the feathers, eggs, nests, beaks, or feet? Students will discover what makes our avian friends so unique. With specific reference to adaptations, students will be engaged in hands-on learning by using hand lenses to explore feathers, nests, eggs, and beak/feet replicas up-close. A hands-on activity called “Fill the Bill” covers beak and bill adaptations. Outdoors, students will identify the components of habitat and become familiar with 6 different species of Rio Grande Valley specialty birds.

Program Highlights

Students will observe, predict, and collect evidence about native bird species and their adaptations
Students will identify 6 bird calls and sounds
Students will study the three layers of a forest
Students will describe the four components of habitat

Extra Cool Stuff

Bird beak, feet, wing, and egg replicas
8 hands-on stations
Binoculars
Nature journal

Supplemental Materials

Pre and Post visit questions and activities have been designed for your class. We encourage you to use the materials to enhance the field trip lesson.

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