Lesson Plan

Identifying Birds of Acadia

eastern phoebe on a branch, gray bird with light gray stomach

Grade Level:: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Subject:: Literacy and Language Arts,Science
Lesson Duration:: 60 Minutes

Essential Question

How can we describe the characteristics of birds and use their characteristics to identify them?

Objective

Students will be able to accurately describe the characteristics of a variety of bird species.
Students will understand that scientists use tools.
Students will be able to use a spotting sheet to identify native bird species.
Students will be able to describe birds they see to others.
Students will compare and contrast characteristics of common native bird species.

Preparation

See individual lesson plans for preparation.

Materials

Students will learn about common tools used by naturalists (binoculars and spotting sheets). They will then use them to practice observation skills, identify local bird species and create their own class book of birds local to their school.

Download Birds in My Backyard

Students will practice making bird watching observations with a visual list of common birds in Acadia National Park.

Download Bird Watching Packet