Last updated: March 28, 2022
Lesson Plan
Identifying Birds of Acadia

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