Bird Beaks and Bellies
Timeline
- Lesson 7A: 2 hours
- Lesson 7B: 3 hours + 15 minutes per day for two weeks
- Unit 7 Review:
- Summative Assessment: 10 minutes
- Putting It All Together: 45 minutes
Essential Statements
- I can compare the physical structures of bird beaks.
- I can describe the function of bird beaks for getting their food.
- I can explain how birds meet their needs.
- I can compare different types of bird feeders.
Essential Questions
- How does a bird use its beak to survive?
- Which type of feeder helps the greatest number of birds and why?
Unit
7
Vocabulary
- Bird – warm-blooded animal that is covered with feathers and lays hard-shelled eggs (Lesson 7A)
- Beak – the nose and mouthpart for a bird; they use it for eating (birds have no teeth); the size, shape, and color vary by bird species (Lesson 7A)
- Habitat – the home of a plant or animal; includes food, water, shelter, space (Lesson 7B)
Essential Reading
Lesson 7A
- Paddle Perch Climb: Bird Feet Are Neat ; ; Lesson 7A